Packers tight end Tucker Kraft has officially been activated off the physically unable to perform list, a move that changes the entire outlook for their offense this season. Fans have been waiting on this news, and it’s finally here!
The Return of a Red Zone Threat
This isn’t just any activation; we’re talking about a player who balled out last season before injury. Kraft tore the ACL in his right knee back in early November, which feels like a lifetime ago for fans. But before that, he was a legit threat, racking up 32 catches for 489 yards and six touchdowns in just eight games. Six touchdowns in eight games? That’s serious production! Getting that kind of firepower back is exactly what any team needs.
What Kraft’s Limited Practice Means Right Now
Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed the activation, but it’s not a full-go just yet. Kraft will hit the practice field on Friday, but it will be on a limited basis. LaFleur said he won’t be in team drills, which makes total sense. They’re going to ease him back into it, get him “ingrained into the process, into individual” work. The great thing, though, is he can jump into walk-through periods, hearing the calls and getting his alignments right. That mental prep is huge for a player coming back from a major injury.
The big takeaway from all this? Kraft coming off the PUP list before the end of July means his chances of playing in Week 1 are looking seriously good. This guy was a force, and having him ready to roll right out of the gate would be a massive boost. This is what you love to see in the thick of summer, getting key players back on the field.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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