Overview
- Kraft was activated off the PUP list and rode a bike to practice this past Friday while taking part in limited individual drills, signaling clear progress in his ACL rehab.
- Coach Matt LaFleur said Kraft could join the Packers’ joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals on August 26 if he continues to hit medical and practice benchmarks.
- Kraft is in the final year of his rookie contract and has been personally involved in extension talks while preparing to play under a roughly $3.624 million base salary in 2026.
- General manager Brian Gutekunst has expressed a desire to extend Kraft but says the team will wait for more recovery evidence and could shift to a short‑term deal if the knee shows risk.
- Kraft’s return matters for Jordan Love and Green Bay’s offense because his 2024–25 production made him a primary receiving weapon and a healthy start could push his market value toward top tight end money.