Packers tight end Tucker Kraft signs four-year, $75 million extension
The gist
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft agreed to a four-year, $75 million extension worth up to $92 million.
The deal locks up a key target after his ACL comeback.
How it unfolded
- Sep 21, 2025Kraft was expected to play against the Cleveland Browns after tweaking his left knee in Thursday's practice and missing Friday's session, per NFL Network Insiders.
- Nov 2, 2025Kraft tore the ACL in his left knee in a Week 9 upset loss to the Carolina Panthers, an injury that cost him nine games.
- Jul 31, 2026Kraft was activated from the PUP list and practiced for the first time since tearing his ACL.
Key terms
- tight end
- An offensive position in American and Canadian football combining blocking and receiving roles, lined up tight to the offensive line.
- ACL
- A knee ligament that can be stretched or torn, often along with other knee structures.
- physically unable to perform list
- An NFL roster designation for players injured in football activities before training camp who cannot practice but may use team facilities.
Source: Wikipedia