Tucker Kraft optimistic about return for Packers' Week 1 clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:59 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Tight end Tucker Kraft expressed confidence in his recovery from a torn ACL during the Green Bay Packers' mandatory minicamp on June 10, 2026. Kraft indicated that he is ahead of schedule and expects to begin the season without any restrictions, despite anticipating starting on the PUP list for training camp. In the 2025 season, he amassed 489 receiving yards and six touchdowns before his injury, marking a promising trajectory for the upcoming campaign. His strong performance in 2026 is crucial for the Packers' offensive strategy, particularly as they prepare for their season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
- •Kraft expects to start on the PUP list but aims for no pitch count.
- •He recorded 489 yards and six touchdowns in eight games last season.
- •The Packers rely on Kraft as a key target for quarterback Jordan Love.
- •Kraft has expressed interest in a long-term deal with the team before September.
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Tucker Kraft's latest comments at mandatory minicamp should fire up Packers fans
"Tight end Tucker Kraft's latest comments at Green Bay Packers mandatory minicamp should ignite a ton of excitement within the fanbase as training camp looms.
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