Packers' Tucker Kraft Reveals Target Return Date From Torn ACL
Summary
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft tore his ACL last season but now expects to play in Week 1 of the 2026 season without restrictions. He feels good about his recovery and credits early rehabilitation for his progress.Key Facts
- Tucker Kraft tore his ACL on November 2 during a game against the Carolina Panthers.
- At the time of injury, Kraft was the Packers' leading receiver.
- Kraft’s recovery is going better than expected, with minimal swelling and good muscle condition.
- He aims to play in the Packers’ first game of the 2026 season on September 13 against Minnesota.
- Kraft had 489 yards and six touchdowns with a 15.3-yard average per catch before his injury.
- The Packers drafted Kraft in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
- Kraft said he wants to spend his entire career with the Packers and will discuss contract talks later.
- Another Packers player, Micah Parsons, also suffered an ACL injury last season and is targeting an October return.
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