Packers’ Tucker Kraft breaks silence on ACL injury return

By admin — In News — August 1, 2026

   ​Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesPackers’ Tucker Kraft breaks silence on ACL injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Tucker Kraft is on a mission to be back at full strength and complete form ahead of the Green Bay Packers’ 2026 campaign.Kraft is gearing up for the fourth season of his career with the Packers. He was rising up the ranks as one of the top tight ends in the league before an ACL tear in November ended his 2025 campaign.Kraft has been making his way through rehab, having significant progress in his path to getting back on the field. The recovering tight end revealed a great update from his doctor, getting full clearance to take part in activities throughout training camp. He reflected on the news while conversing with reporters on Friday.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)“I’m just worried about getting back to who I was pre-injury. I had a great meeting this morning with the guys from the Badger Lab, Dr. Hendershot. He told me my knee looks spectacular, almost like he’s never seen a rehabilitation like mine. The fact that we’re getting those results, the data will speak for itself. And my comeback is ever ascending day by day,” Kraft said.#Packers TE Tucker Kraft on what his doctor told him after being cleared today from his torn ACL:“He told me my knee looks spectacular, almost like he’s never seen a rehabilitation like mine.” pic.twitter.com/HnEZvnWC1w— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 31, 2026What lies ahead for Tucker Kraft, PackersTucker Kraft has firm determination to pick up where he left off for the Packers. Getting the green light to ball out, Kraft looks forward to helping his squad out.Kraft enjoyed two fully healthy campaigns in 2023 and 2024. He was on pace for a breakout campaign in 2025 before the ACL injury ended his season abruptly. The tight end finished with 30 catches for 469 yards and six touchdowns throughout eight games.Green Bay will attempt to improve on their 9-7-1 record from the year before. They also intend to make the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season and end their four-year NFC North title drought.The Packers will have the first two games of their 2026 campaign start on the road. They take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 13 at 4:25 p.m. ET before facing the New York Jets on Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. ET.Related: Packers’ Tucker Kraft gets crucial training camp updateRelated: Packers’ Keisean Nixon repeats himself 3 times on contract questions  

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