Green Bay Packers handle Tucker Kraft ACL injury, extend McDuffie

Tucker Kraft ACL injury Isaiah McDuffie contract extension Green Bay Packers

Tight end Tucker Kraft suffered an ACL tear that ended his 2025 season after posting 32 receptions for 489 yards and six touchdowns in the first eight games. Despite the injury, NFL evaluators still rank him among the top young tight ends, with expectations of a full recovery and a breakout 2026 campaign.

Linebacker Isaiah McDuffie, a former sixth‑round pick, quietly agreed to a one‑year contract extension on July 9, keeping him with the Packers through the 2027 season. The new deal includes a $1.5 million signing bonus and reduces his 2026 base salary, while maintaining roster bonuses and saving cap space. McDuffie has been a reliable tackler and special‑teams contributor over the past three seasons.

Both moves reflect the Packers’ focus on retaining depth and health in key positions as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Sources

Tucker Kraft’s ACL Setback Couldn’t Slow NFL Belief In His Superstar Potential With The Green Bay Packers [wisportsheroics.com]

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