Packers Tight End Tucker Kraft Takes Major Step Forward in His Return From Torn ACL
Kraft returned to practice work after a torn ACL, and coach Matt LaFleur said he will avoid team drills as Green Bay ramps him up cautiously.
- On Friday, Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft was activated from the physically unable to perform list and cleared to participate in Practice 3 of training camp.
- Kraft tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on November 2, 2025, during a loss to the Carolina Panthers, forcing him onto the list at the start of training camp.
- Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Kraft will participate in individual drills and walk-throughs, stating, "It'll be no team," as the team eases him back into the process.
- Despite ongoing contract extension negotiations, Kraft remains focused on recovery, stating, "I'm just worried about getting back to who I was preinjury," ahead of the September 13 season opener.
- General manager Brian Gutekunst emphasized the deal's importance, saying, "it's in the best interests" to complete an extension before the season, while Kraft targets Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings without restrictions.
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Packers fans will want to hear Tucker Kraft's recent update on his knee injury
Oct 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) returns to the locker room before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft sounds ready to put his knee injury completely behind him. Kraft suffered a torn ACL in a November 2 loss to the Carolina Panthers, which prematurely ended his 2025 season. …
After ACL surgery, Tucker Kraft is defying expectations with his rapid return
The Packers received a major boost at training camp as Tucker Kraft officially returned from the PUP list less than nine months after ACL surgery. While Green Bay plans to ease him back into action, all signs point toward the standout tight end being ready for Week 1. Here’s what Matt LaFleur had to say about Kraft’s promising return.
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