LaFleur: Tucker Kraft ‘right on schedule’ with ACL recovery
It’s still looking good for a Tucker Kraft return by the start of the regular season
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Tucker Kraft #85 of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images Before the NFL league meetings next week, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur spoke to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network about the status of LaFleur’s team going into the 2026 season. Beyond some kind words about quarterback Jordan Love, the most notable thing LaFleur said was about the injury status of tight end Tucker Kraft.
“I think the familiarity with most our guys, obviously we lost some people, losing a guy like Romeo Doubs is not the easiest to replace,” LaFleur said, “but it’s opportunity for other guys to step up and get more opps. We lost Rasheed Walker, as well. But I’m excited about the group we’ve got coming back.
It’ll be great to have Tucker Kraft coming off his ACL injury. He’s been around quite a bit. Watching him train and rehab and go through that process, he’s gonna be a big focal point of our offense.
” Kraft, who LaFleur said is “right on schedule” in his recovery, should provide a boost in his return. He was well on his way to a breakout with 489 receiving yards and six touchdowns through eight games when he tore his ACL, robbing Love of his trustiest target. This is the first Kraft update we’ve had since the exit interviews after the season ended.