TUCKER KRAFT NEWS

Remains limited Thursday Kraft (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Impact Kraft has mustered some on-field work in both sessions so far during Week 3 prep due to a shoulder injury, and he even donned a red non-contact jersey Thursday. Afterward, he told Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site, "Every morning, I wake up feeling even better. ... It'll be good." Kraft seems confident that he'll be available Sunday at Tennessee, but Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation for that contest.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder issue Kraft was limited in practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Both Kraft and Luke Musgrave have been co-starters through two games to begin the season, but the former has easily out-snapped the latter so far. Kraft even led all skill-position players not named QB Malik Willis in snap share (80 percent) this past Sunday versus the Colts, but a ground-based game plan didn't result in much production (two catches for 16 yards on two targets). With a health concern now attached to him, Kraft's activity level will be one to watch to see if he may enter the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game in Tennessee.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two catches in Week 2 Kraft caught both of his targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 16-10 win against the Colts.

Impact The Packers went run-heavy with Malik Willis and not Jordan Love (knee) under center, rushing 53 times while Willis recorded just 14 passes. The results were meager receiving lines across the board aside from WRs Romeo Doubs (3-62-0 on three targets) and Dontayvion Wicks (3-26-1 on four targets), though Kraft again outproduced fellow second-year TE Luke Musgrave (1-6-0 on one target). Kraft and Musgrave both were in the starting lineup for a second game in a row to begin the season, but the former seemingly has the upper hand in terms of receiving potential -- albeit how little either player may have with Willis leading Green Bay's offense -- heading into a Week 3 road matchup with the Titans next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two catches in Week 2 Kraft caught both of his targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 16-10 win against the Colts.

Impact The Packers went run-heavy with Malik Willis and not Jordan Love (knee) under center, rushing 53 times while Willis recorded just 14 passes. The results were meager receiving lines across the board aside from WRs Romeo Doubs (3-62-0 on three targets) and Dontayvion Wicks (3-26-1 on four targets), though Kraft again outproduced fellow second-year TE Luke Musgrave (1-6-0 on one target). Kraft and Musgrave both were in the starting lineup for a second game in a row to begin the season, but the former seemingly has the upper hand in terms of receiving potential -- albeit how little either player may have with Willis leading Green Bay's offense -- heading into a Week 3 road matchup with the Titans next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets majority of TE snaps Week 1 Kraft caught two of three targets for 37 yards in Green Bay's Week 1 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Per Mike Clay of ESPN.com, Kraft ran 25 routes in the contest and fellow tight end Luke Musgrave -- who didn't catch either of his two targets -- ran only eight, while Bill Barnwell of ESPN.com reports that Kraft out-snapped Musgrave on offense 55 to 15. That is made even more significant by the fact that Kraft had been listed as questionable for the contest due to a back issue. It's probably too early to assume that the discrepancy in snaps will be this wide moving forward, but at least after Week 1, it appears that Kraft has a leg up on the No. 1 tight end role for the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker Kraft breaks free for 29-yard run | Packers vs. Eagles Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love connects with TE Tucker Kraft for a 29-yard gain during Friday's Week 1 game in São Paulo, Brazil.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Active in Week 1 Kraft (back) is listed as active Friday versus the Eagles in Brazil, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Kraft made a midweek appearance on the Packers' estimated injury report Wednesday as limited due to a back issue, and he remained that way at Thursday's practice before the team listed him as questionable for Week 1 action. Green Bay signaled that Kraft was going to be available by not elevating a tight end from its practice squad prior to Friday's game, and he indeed will suit up. Kraft likely will play second fiddle to fellow second-year TE Luke Musgrave to kick off the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • USATODAY.COM