Tucker Kraft targets Week 1 return for Packers after ACL injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Tucker Kraft, tight end for the Green Bay Packers, aims to return in Week 1 of the 2026 season following a torn ACL suffered on November 2, 2025. Kraft reported progress at the Packers minicamp, stating he is recovering better than expected and feels ready to play without restrictions. His injury came during a season the Packers finished without a victory after December 14, also losing all-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons to a torn ACL. Kraft’s recovery coincides with the team's preparations for their opener against Minnesota on September 13, 2026, marking a significant potential impact on the Packers' offensive lineup and strategies.
- •Kraft anticipates playing without restrictions for the season opener.
- •He recorded 489 yards and six touchdowns before the injury.
- •The Packers finished the previous season without any victories after Parsons' injury.
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Packers' Tucker Kraft reveals target return date from torn ACL
"The Green Bay Packers will be without Micah Parsons for a while still, but Tucker Kraft has a more optimistic recovery timeline.
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