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Tucker Kraft moderated his earlier criticism of Green Bay fans booing the team after a 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, acknowledging the team's poor performance while maintaining that the franchise is an entertainment product requiring better execution.
The Green Bay Packers suffered a 35-14 home-opening loss to the Atlanta Falcons, their worst home defeat in eight years. The defeat, marked by 17 rushing yards and 27 unanswered points conceded, triggered boos from the Lambeau Field crowd. Tight end Tucker Kraft criticized the fans, while coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Jordan Love accepted collective blame for the team's offensive and defensive struggles.
The Green Bay Packers suffered a 35-14 home loss to the Atlanta Falcons, prompting boos from the crowd. Tight end Tucker Kraft and wide receiver Christian Watson criticized the boos, arguing they do not help the team, while coach Matt LaFleur and QB Jordan Love acknowledged widespread struggles across the roster.
The Green Bay Packers suffered a 35-14 home-opening loss to the Atlanta Falcons, marking their worst home defeat in eight years. The team managed only 17 rushing yards and allowed 27 unanswered points, leading to boos from the Lambeau Field crowd. Tight end Tucker Kraft criticized the fan reaction, while coach Matt LaFleur and quarterback Jordan Love accepted collective blame for the offensive struggles.
The Green Bay Packers lost 35-14 to the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field, ending a 14-game home opener winning streak. The defeat, marked by loud fan boos and a disastrous offensive performance, has intensified scrutiny on head coach Matt LaFleur and the team's struggling offensive line.
Green Bay signed tight end Tucker Kraft to a four-year, $75 million extension (max value $92 million with a $26.5 million signing bonus), keeping him in Green Bay as he returns from an ACL tear to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Kraft has flashed top-tier potential with 113 receptions for 1,551 yards and 15 touchdowns over three seasons, and was emerging as a key weapon before his injury.
Green Bay signed tight end Tucker Kraft to a four-year, $75 million extension (including a $26.5 million signing bonus) through 2030, max value $92 million, announced ahead of the season opener. Kraft returns from a 2025 torn ACL after a breakout eight-game stretch (32 receptions, 489 yards, 6 TDs) and has 113 receptions for 1,551 yards and 15 TDs in his career.
The Green Bay Packers signed tight end Tucker Kraft to a four-year extension through 2030, with a base of $75 million and up to $92 million including $17 million in bonuses; Kraft’s $26.5 million signing bonus is likely fully guaranteed. The deal balances market value with incentives after Kraft’s ACL tear, and he’s expected to be active with minimal limitations for the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings.
Green Bay and Arizona wrapped a joint practice at Ray Nitschke Field ahead of Friday’s preseason finale, with the Cardinals dominating the two-minute drills and the Packers’ offense struggling in key moments. Jordan Love threw two interceptions on the day as multiple defenders—Kenion III, Oladapo, and Brandon Cisse—picked off passes, and a few scuffles flared around Packers tight end Tucker Kraft as he returns from ACL rehab. The session featured notable back-and-forth between offenses and defenses, culminating in a schedule break before the Aug. 28 Lambeau game.
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.”