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Packers contract moves: Kraft talks, Wyatt deal

Entities: Tucker Kraft · Brian Gutekunst · Green Bay Packers

Overview

After a breakout 2024 season, the Packers began negotiating a multi‑year extension for tight end Tucker Kraft in early June 2025. Kraft’s 2025 campaign was halted by an ACL tear in Week 9; he entered training camp on the PUP list and was projected for a full recovery in 2026. By late June 2026, Green Bay was expected to seal a three‑year deal worth up to $20 million per year, potentially making Kraft the league’s highest‑paid tight end. On July 11 2026 the team confirmed Kraft’s injury had ended his 2025 season after eight games (32 receptions, 489 yards, six touchdowns) and noted that long‑term contract talks were still active. Two days later, the Packers re‑signed linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to a one‑year extension worth just under $5 million, keeping him through the 2027 season. McDuffie praised the organization and the revamped 3‑4 defense under coordinator Jonathan Gannon, emphasizing durability and leadership. On July 21 2026 general manager Brian Gutekunst intensified off‑season activity. Kraft was reported to be in talks for a long‑term extension with a projected $3.93 million cap hit in 2026 and free‑agency eligibility in 2027, and he was expected to be ready for Week 1 after his ACL surgery. Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt secured a three‑year, $57 million contract, veteran center Sean Rhyan received a three‑year, $33 million extension, linebacker Zaire Franklin’s deal was restructured following a trade, and defensive end Javon Hargrave was added on a two‑year, $23 million contract. A July 20 2026 report reaffirmed McDuffie’s one‑year extension, highlighting his career‑high 302 snaps last season and his role as a reliable backup and special‑teams player.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Tucker Kraft Expected to Return Soon as Packers Discuss Contract Extension

    Tucker Kraft is slated to return to Packers practice soon despite being on the PUP list, and both he and the team aim to finalize his contract extension quickly.

  2. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Green Bay Packers negotiate extensions for Tucker Kraft, Devonte Wyatt and other key players

    The Green Bay Packers have extended DT Devonte Wyatt and are in talks to lock up TE Tucker Kraft, while also signing other veterans as part of a strategy to retain aging or injury‑prone players.

  3. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Green Bay Packers Extend Linebacker Isaiah McDuffie's Contract

    The Packers extended linebacker Isaiah McDuffie through 2027, noting his solid tackling record, durability, and leadership as the team prepares for training camp.

  4. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie says team has Super Bowl potential

    Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie, fresh from a contract extension, says the team has all the pieces for a Super Bowl but must finish games; he also lauds new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon.

  5. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Green Bay Packers re-sign linebacker Isaiah McDuffie

    The Packers gave linebacker Isaiah McDuffie a one‑year, sub‑$5 million extension through 2027, moving him to a reserve role under the new defensive scheme.

  6. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Green Bay Packers handle Tucker Kraft ACL injury, extend McDuffie

    The Packers cope with Tucker Kraft's ACL injury while securing linebacker Isaiah McDuffie's contract extension through 2027.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Green Bay Packers move toward Tucker Kraft extension

    The Packers are likely to sign tight end Tucker Kraft to a multiyear extension worth up to $20 million a year, making him potentially the NFL's highest‑paid TE, as he recovers from ACL surgery.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Fantasy football spotlight on NFL tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Tucker Kraft

    Fantasy analysts discuss Dalton Kincaid’s injury‑hit sophomore season and Tucker Kraft’s breakout before injury, offering tips to spot future fantasy tight‑end gems.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft targets Week 1 return

    Tucker Kraft, the Packers’ tight end who tore his ACL in 2025, says his rehab is ahead of schedule and he expects to be fully ready for the season‑opening game against the Vikings in Week 1.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Green Bay Packers plan contract extensions for tight end Tucker Kraft and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt

    The Packers are set to extend tight end Tucker Kraft and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt before the season, add veteran Javon Hargrave, and rely on left tackle Jordan Morgan’s development.

Sources

ahoramismo.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · dose.ca · dynastyfootballfactory.com · heavy.com · packerstalk.com · si.com · sportsnaut.com · winnipegfreepress.com · wisportsheroics.com · wktysports.com · wsau.com