Tucker Kraft Ahead of Schedule, Targets Week 1 Return from ACL Injury

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (ACL) announced he is ahead of schedule in his recovery and aims to be "bulletproof" by Week 1 of the 2026 season. A typical ACL rehab is nine months, and Kraft will be 10 months post-surgery by Week 1. He recorded 32 receptions for 489 yards and 6 touchdowns in eight games during the 2025 campaign. If healthy, Kraft projects to reprise a key role in the Packers' aerial attack and expects to be ready to play early next season, similar to teammate Micah Parsons.