Green Bay Packers move toward Tucker Kraft extension

The Green Bay Packers are expected to negotiate a long‑term contract extension with tight end Tucker Kraft as the 2025 season approaches. Kraft, who is coming off ACL surgery and will start training camp on the PUP list, is entering a contract year and could command a deal worth up to $20 million per season, potentially making him the highest‑paid NFL tight end.

Analysts note recent extensions for other tight ends – Kyle Pitts (three‑year, $54 million) and Brenton Strange (three‑year, $48 million) – as market benchmarks. A three‑year extension for Kraft would keep him with the Packers through the 2029 season and prevent him from reaching free agency in 2027. The team has already extended receivers Christian Watson and Jayden Reed, signaling a broader effort to retain key offensive players.

While the exact timing remains uncertain, sources suggest a deal could be announced before the regular season starts in September, balancing the risk of a higher cost if Kraft returns to peak form against the desire to secure his services long term.