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Packers contract moves: Kraft and roster updates

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Following a breakout 2024 season, the Green Bay Packers have focused on roster stability and the recovery of tight end Tucker Kraft. Kraft, who suffered a season-ending ACL tear in November 2025, is currently in negotiations for a long-term extension. As of late August 2026, Kraft is nearing a return to full activity. After being activated from the physically unable to perform list in July, he rejoined 11-on-11 drills in mid-August and participated in joint practices with the Arizona Cardinals. While Kraft’s recovery progresses, the Packers face depth concerns at tight end, as backup Luke Musgrave is expected to be placed on the reserve/PUP list due to a neck injury. On September 10, 2026, the Packers finalized a four-year contract extension with Kraft, securing him through the 2030 season. The deal includes $75 million in new money, with incentives and escalators that could raise the total maximum value to $92 million. The agreement features a $26.5 million signing bonus, noted as the largest ever for a player at the tight end position. This extension follows similar long-term commitments made by the franchise to other key offensive players, such as Jayden Reed and Christian Watson. Kraft, a 2023 third-round draft pick, is set to return to action this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, marking his first game since his November injury. Before his injury, Kraft had established himself as a highly efficient receiver, ranking first in the league in EPA per target among players with at least 40 targets.

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