Tucker Kraft Joins Packers-Cardinals Joint Practice

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is actively ramping up his return from a torn ACL, taking part in 11-on-11 drills during a joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals and showing encouraging knee health as he targets Week 1. He has progressed from the physically unable to perform list to full participation in drills and has drawn praise from Yahoo Sports about his pre-injury form, while remaining focused on regaining peak performance. General manager Brian Gutekunst has publicly signaled a desire to finalize a contract extension for Kraft before the regular season, even as Kraft navigates the final year of his rookie deal and eyeing a payday that could exceed $20 million per year. Kraft’s ons-field work and recent public comments indicate a push to secure both his immediate role with quarterback Jordan Love and long-term status with the Packers. Past production—32 catches, 489 yards, and six touchdowns in eight games before his injury—adds to the team’s belief that Kraft can be a top target when fully integrated into the offense. Overall, Kraft’s revival trajectory and extending contract discussions are shaping Packers’ expectations for a high-impact, midseason-ready tight end in 2026.