Packers TE Tucker Kraft expects to start camp on PUP

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft expressed optimism about his recovery from a torn ACL and his desire to sign a long-term contract with the team during mandatory minicamp on Wednesday. Kraft, who suffered the season-ending knee injury in a game against the Carolina Panthers on November 2, 2025, said his rehabilitation is progressing ahead of schedule.

The 25-year-old tight end stated he feels great, with minimal swelling and no unusual pains following his treatments. He attributed his accelerated recovery to the intense commitment he made during the initial three months of rehab. While Kraft expects to begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list, he is confident he will regain enough conditioning to play without restriction for the Packers' regular season opener at the Minnesota Vikings on September 13, 2026.

Before his injury, Kraft was in the midst of a breakout season, leading the Packers with 32 receptions for 489 yards and six touchdowns through eight games. He described the period following his injury as particularly difficult, as he was forced to watch from the sidelines while the team lost its final four regular-season games and was eliminated...