TUCKER KRAFT NEWS

Looking good for Friday night The Packers didn't elevate a tight end from their practice squad before Friday's game against the Eagles, which suggests Kraft (back) is on track to play, Paul Bretl of ESPN La Cro...

Impact Kraft is listed as questionable with back injury, rather than the pectoral tear that kept him out of the offseason program and the early part of training camp. He was added to the injury report Wednesday after not being listed Tuesday, and it seems this is just a minor injury that's unlikely to prevent him from playing. The workload split at tight end between Kraft and fellow second-year pro Luke Musgrave merits close monitoring, although it's possible Week 1 isn't the best indicator of season-long expectations due to Kraft's missed practice time this summer (and now the minor back injury).

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Friday Kraft (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's contest versus the Eagles in Brazil, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact The Packers included Kraft on their estimated injury report Wednesday due to a back issue, which wasn't evident at Tuesday's practice. He proceeded to go through a limited session to cap Week 1 prep, and his game status now won't be confirmed, one way or another, until 90 minutes before an 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Any reps that Kraft cedes in Friday's game would filter down to fellow second-year TEs Luke Musgrave and Ben Sims.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back injury The Packers estimated Kraft as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report due to a back injury.

Impact Kraft wasn't listed on Packers' initial Week 1 injury report released Tuesday, which seemed to be an indication that he has made a full recovery from the torn pectoral muscle he suffered during the offseason. However, he's now nursing a back issue, which at least temporarily clouds his availability for Friday's season opener versus the Eagles in Brazil. If Kraft can upgrade to full participation at Thursday's practice, it would likely put to rest any concerns about his status heading into Friday.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker Kraft: 'I prioritize being an every-down tight end' Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft spoke to the media on Sunday about his motivations and feelings about starting the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • PACKERS.COM

12 Days Until Brazil: Tucker Kraft is Making Up for Lost Time Tucker Kraft returned to team drills and made some huge strides during the Packers’ joint practice session against the Ravens.

AUGUST 25 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Three Things: Tucker Kraft, T.J. Slaton, Jordan Love Larry, Mike and Wes share their three takeaways from Thursday's joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens.

AUGUST 22 • PACKERS.COM

Matt LaFleur says Tucker Kraft is only scratching the surface of what he's capable of Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur spoke with the media on Wednesday before the team's training camp practice.

AUGUST 7 • PACKERS.COM

On track for Week 1 Kraft (pectoral) said Tuesday that he expects to be ready for Week 1 against Philadelphia, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Impact Kraft suffered a pectoral tear early in the offseason and has been limited to individual drills at training camp since the Packers activated from the PUP list Monday. He has more than a month to gear up for the season opener, and it seems his role is more of a question than his availability, as the Packers have fellow 2023 draft pick Luke Musgrave at tight end. Musgrave was the starter for most of last season and had plenty of promising moments, but Kraft had better receiving numbers when he got his chance to start, filling in late in the year while Musgrave recovered from a serious kidney injury. The Packers might even deploy a rotation rather than settling on one player as the clear No. 1 tight end.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker Kraft wants to return to playing 'with an edge' Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft spoke with the media following his return to practice.

AUGUST 6 • PACKERS.COM

Passes physical Kraft (pectoral) passed his physical Monday and has been removed from the active/PUP list, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Kraft is ready to retake the practice field for the first time in training camp, and potentially even to be available for Saturday's road preseason game against the Browns. The second-year pro suffered a pectoral tear during the offseason, and now that he's healthy, Kraft will get a chance to compete for tight end reps with 2023 draft pick Luke Musgrave, while Ben Sims and Tyler Davis figure to mix in as reserve options. Kraft impressed when tasked with a starting workload last season, so he and Musgrave could both realistically push for significant roles.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Could return soon Coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that Kraft (pectoral) is nearing a return to practice, Paul Brettel of ESPN La Crosse 105.5 reports.

Impact LaFleur said the tight end has been asking every day if he can return to practice, but the Packers are known to be cautious with injuries and aren't likely to make an exception. Kraft suffered a pectoral tear during the offseason, after coming on strong late in 2023 when fellow rookie tight end Luke Musgrave missed time with a kidney injury. It's unclear if Musgrave and Kraft will compete for the starting job or work in a timeshare this season, and there's little-to-no chance of both having fantasy value at the same time given Green Bay's wealth of talent at wide receiver.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

On PUP list to start camp The Packers placed Kraft (pectoral) on the active/PUP list Wednesday, Zach Jacobson of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Kraft continues to progress in his recovery from a lingering pectoral injury, which coach Matt LaFleur has said would stretch until at least the start of training camp. The second-year pro could have a chance to compete for notable reps at the tight end position if he's able to return to practice without missing much of camp, but if he's sidelined long, fellow 2023 draft pick Luke Musgrave will be in prime position to run away with the starting role.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Grading the 2023 Packers: Luke Musgrave, Tucker Kraft and Tight Ends Luke Musgrave had a hot first half of the season. Tucker Kraft had a hot second half. Combined, the Packers might have an elite tandem.

JANUARY 28 • KANSASCITY.COM

Grading the 2023 Packers: Luke Musgrave, Tucker Kraft and Tight Ends Luke Musgrave had a hot first half of the season. Tucker Kraft had a hot second half. Combined, the Packers might have an elite tandem.

JANUARY 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jordan Love pinpoints Tucker Kraft for 2-yard TD Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love pinpoints tight end Tucker Kraft for a 2-yard touchdown.

JANUARY 21 • NFL.COM

Packers' play-action bootleg opens window for Love's third-down dime to Kraft Green Bay Packers' play-action bootleg opens window for quarterback Jordan Love's third-down dime to tight end Tucker Kraft.

JANUARY 14 • NFL.COM

Remains primary tight end Kraft was targeted three times and caught three passes for 31 yards in Sunday's 17-9 victory over the Bears.

Impact Fellow rookie tight end Luke Musgrave returned to action Sunday after missing six games with a lacerated kidney, but Kraft remained Green Bay's starting tight end, and he played 54 snaps to Musgrave's nine. Kraft produced steadily during Musgrave's absence and caught a crucial pass late in Sunday's contest, so although Musgrave opened the season as the starter at his position, it seems likely Kraft will hold onto the job for the upcoming playoff matchup with the Cowboys.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Potential of having both Luke Musgrave, Tucker Kraft opens up possibilities in Packers playbook The Packers could have Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft on Sunday. What could the rookie duo open up for the offense?

JANUARY 5 • USATODAY.COM

Tucker Kraft: 'I step on the field fully expecting to win every game' Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft talks about the significance of this week's matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Jordan Love on Tucker Kraft: 'He's out there making play after play' Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love spoke to the media on Wednesday about the emergence of rookie TE Tucker Kraft.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Another productive appearance Kraft was targeted six times and caught four passes for 60 yards in Sunday's 33-30 victory over the Panthers.

Impact It was not a huge afternoon for Kraft, but he did record four receptions and at least 57 yards for the third straight game. His role will change when fellow tight end Luke Musgrave (abdomen) returns, but it's unclear if that will occur in Week 17, as the Packers are being cautious with Musgrave as he works his way back from a lacerated kidney. Either way, Kraft will have his work cut out for him next week, as he and the Packers will square off against a Vikings team that just shut down Sam LaPorta and ceded just one touchdown to opposing tight ends over its last 10 games.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Total Packers: 1-on-1 with Tucker Kraft Green Bay Packers analyst Larry McCarren sits down with TE Tucker Kraft to recap his performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Total Packers with Matt LaFleur: Tucker Kraft Join Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur and analyst Larry McCarren as they recap the team's Week 15 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buc...

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Inbox: Tucker Kraft only knows one gear and it's full speed ahead The Packers must be on high alert this Sunday in Carolina

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Gains 37 yards on six targets Kraft had three receptions on six targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 27-19 win over Kansas City.

Impact Kraft's six targets were good enough to finish second for Green Bay on Sunday, and his 37 receiving yards set a new season high through 12 weeks. The 23-year-old had a potential touchdown vultured when fellow rookie tight end Ben Sims scored on his only catch of one yard. Kraft will continue to start for the Packers next Monday against the Giants while starter Luke Musgrave (abdomen) mends on injured reserve for at least two more games.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE