Tucker Kraft (knee) activated from PUP list
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Key Points:
- Packers tight end Tuck Kraft is expected to begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list as he continues recovering from a torn ACL suffered in Week 9 of the 2025 season, using the time to get his conditioning ready for Week 1.
- Kraft is trending ahead of schedule in his recovery and aims to be fully ready by the start of the 2026 season, with Packers GM Brian Gutekunst anticipating his return early in the season.
- Before his injury, Kraft was on pace to finish as the TE4 in fantasy football, having recorded 82 receptions for 1,196 yards and 13 touchdowns since 2024, making him a strong candidate for high-end fantasy production despite a potentially slow start.
- The Packers are expected to take a cautious approach with Kraft’s activation from the PUP list, as once removed, he cannot return there; however, his full participation in camp remains possible depending on his health.
- Kraft has expressed confidence in playing Week 1 without a pitch count, and his progress will be closely monitored by fantasy managers given his significant upside as a top-tier tight end.
