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At Packers' 13th training-camp practice, wide receiver Matthew Golden stepped into a featured role by catching seven passes and building chemistry with Jordan Love, while tight end Tucker Kraft delivered a standout one-handed touchdown late in practice, highlighting Green Bay’s improving offense ahead of Week 1 after Doubs and Wicks were sidelined.
Albert Breer’s Packers notebook highlights Green Bay counting on a healthy Tucker Kraft to provide a playmaking boost as he returns from a torn ACL, and on left tackle Jordan Morgan adjusting to a new role. Jordan Love is entering a pivotal year as the on-field leader, while the team weighs depth at running back and receiver. Defensively, the absence of Micah Parsons is noted and the front seven is expected to rely on a mix of players and new schemes, with a promising secondary and Brent Gannon’s approach giving the defense a chance to disrupt.
Packers’ Aug. 9 practice updates include Tucker Kraft returning from the PUP and already connecting with Jordan Love, Trey Smack going 2-for-3 on kicks, Benjamin St.-Juste getting first‑team CB reps, and MarShawn Lloyd delivering solid blitz pickup. Savion Williams breaks for a 60-yard TD, and roster moves bring Kisean Johnson in while Marlon Jones is waived. Javon Hargrave and Chris Brooks return to practice after ABSences, with several players sidelined by injuries. Kraft expects to be ready for Sept. 13, and LaFleur notes 20 penalties at Family Night as the team readies for the preseason opener vs. Pittsburgh.
Day 4 of Packers training camp featured Tyrod Taylor’s hook-and-ladder to Bo Melton setting up Pierre Strong Jr.’s 20-yard TD, and Jordan Love hitting Bo Melton on a goal-line throw. Lukas Van Ness continued to disrupt plays at the line with Anthony Campbell, while Trey Smack connected on most attempts in windy conditions. Rookies Brandon Cisse and Tucker Kraft drew attention with additional work, and Kamal Hadden returned from PUP as the team released Day 4 injury notes and outlined the remaining practice schedule, including Family Night at Lambeau.
Packers Practice 3 highlighted Tucker Kraft’s return from the PUP with a focus on run blocking, Matthew Golden shining as Player of the Day with several catches from Jordan Love, and Benjamin St-Juste’s late interception as the defense beat the offense 3-0. The team shuffled multiple lineup combinations, nine players did not practice, Kraft emphasized a gradual ramp-up, Brenden Rice was released to make room for Kaden Prather, and Green Bay heads into an off day before resuming padded practices next week.
Tucker Kraft returned to Packers practice nine months after tearing his ACL, participating in drills and ramping up for a Week 1 return with a cautious, phased approach. Green Bay is moving carefully under the nine-month rule, while Kraft and GM Brian Gutekunst are negotiating a long-term extension that could make Kraft one of the NFL’s highest-paid tight ends. Kraft says he’s about 98% back and intends to advocate for himself as the process unfolds; he doesn’t plan to play in the preseason but hopes to join a joint practice versus Arizona as doctors call his knee “spectacular.”
Green Bay activated TE Tucker Kraft from the active/PUP list; he’ll practice but won’t participate in 11-on-11s as he recovers from a torn ACL, with optimism for a Week 1 return and potential fantasy-relevant production if he stays healthy.
Packers' Day 3 camp featured Tucker Kraft returning from ACL injury (activated off PUP and taking blocking reps as the team eases him back toward Week 1, about six weeks away) with no route running yet, while Christian Watson found the end zone twice and Benjamin St-Juste notched an interception on Tyrod Taylor. Keisean Nixon continued to disrupt passes, and Matthew Golden stood out with a big catch. The team added Cal Adomitis at long snapper and released kicker Lenny Krieg as they prep for next week’s first padded practices and a faster-paced offense under Matt LaFleur.
The piece spotlights five players as smart 2026 fantasy draft targets likely to outperform their ADP: Chase Brown could anchor Cincinnati’s high-powered offense with Burrow healthy; A.J. Brown should benefit in New England with Drake Maye at quarterback; DeVonta Smith could become Philly’s top target after Brown’s departure; Tucker Kraft may emerge as Green Bay’s primary receiver once healthy; and Trevor Lawrence is positioned for top-10 fantasy production in a loaded Jacksonville attack. ADP figures cited are a consensus from ESPN, Yahoo!, and Sleeper.
Recent multi-year tight end deals in the $16–$18 million per year range are creating a new floor for the market, likely boosting futures for Packers tight end Tucker Kraft after his 2025 ACL injury. Green Bay tends to four-year deals with modest guarantees, so Kraft’s extension could feature a high annual value over four years with lower guarantees, with timing potentially influenced by how Sam LaPorta’s deal sets the ceiling.
Packers Insider Inbox answers fans’ questions about OTA progress and player futures. Jayden Reed is described as primed to replicate a breakout season if he stays healthy, Christian Watson’s extension is explained by the offense’s potential, and Kraft could be ready for Week 1. Wyatt’s future depends on his return from injury and the team’s cap outlook. There are no offseason injury reports, and the discussion notes depth considerations at cornerback as training camp approaches.
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL, a significant loss for the team as he leads in receiving yards and touchdowns, impacting their offense moving forward.
Tucker Kraft's torn ACL significantly impacts the Green Bay Packers' offense, forcing the coaching staff to adapt their scheme and playing time to compensate for his versatile role, which was crucial for their recent performance and red zone success.
The Green Bay Packers fear that tight end Tucker Kraft has torn his ACL after suffering an injury during a game against the Carolina Panthers, which could impact their season as he was their top pass catcher. Kraft's injury occurred in the third quarter, and he is set for further testing to confirm the severity.
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Steelers 35-25 in Sunday Night Football, with Jordan Love throwing for 360 yards and three touchdowns, and Tucker Kraft catching seven passes for 143 yards and two TDs, while the Packers improved to 5-1-1 and the Steelers, now 4-3, face a tough schedule ahead.