Tucker Kraft returns to Green Bay Packers for the 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Green Bay Packers begin the 2026 season with notable roster adjustments as tight end Tucker Kraft returns to the lineup. Kraft, who suffered a torn ACL midway through the 2025 season, is active for the start of the year. Prior to his injury, he recorded 32 receptions for 489 yards and six touchdowns. Analysts project Kraft may lead all NFL tight ends in receiving yards this season, though a limited workload in early games remains a possibility. The team faces ongoing personnel challenges as pass rusher Micah Parsons remains on the physically unable to perform list. Additionally, running back Josh Jacobs is currently on the commissioner’s exempt list following charges related to a May arrest and is ineligible to practice or play. With the running back position in flux, the offense is expected to shift toward an increased focus on the passing game.
- •Tucker Kraft returns from a torn ACL that ended his 2025 season early.
- •Micah Parsons remains on the physically unable to perform list.
- •Josh Jacobs is on the commissioner’s exempt list and cannot play or practice.
- •Analysts project Kraft could lead all NFL tight ends in receiving yards.
- •The Packers offense may increase passing volume due to the status of Josh Jacobs.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers: Tucker Kraft predicted to be the 1st tight end in franchise history to accomplish impressive feat
"The Green Bay Packers are starting off the 2026 NFL season already dealing with some significant absences. All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons is starting the year on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list as he continues to recover from his torn ACL. That, however, was to be expected. The Packers have been saying for [...]
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