Packers' LaFleur Optimistic About Star TE's Recovery

Tucker Kraft expected to be key part of offense after season-ending injury

Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:54am

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur provided an encouraging update on star tight end Tucker Kraft's recovery from a season-ending injury suffered in 2025. LaFleur expressed optimism about Kraft's progress and his role as a focal point of the team's offense going forward.

Why it matters

The Packers struggled to a disappointing Wild Card round exit in 2025, and the loss of their 15-touchdown tight end Kraft was a major factor. His return to full health could be a significant boost for the team as they look to bounce back next season.

The details

Kraft suffered a season-ending injury in 2025 that forced him to miss the Packers' playoff run. However, LaFleur said Kraft has been diligently rehabbing and training, and the coach expects him to be a key part of the offense moving forward.

  • Kraft suffered a season-ending injury during the 2025 season.
  • The Packers were eliminated in the Wild Card round in 2025.

The players

Matt LaFleur

The head coach of the Green Bay Packers.

Tucker Kraft

The Packers' star tight end who suffered a season-ending injury in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“He's been around quite a bit. Watching him train and rehab and go through that process, he's gonna be a big focal point of our offense.”

— Matt LaFleur, Head Coach, Green Bay Packers

The takeaway

Kraft's return to health could be a major boost for the Packers as they look to rebound from their disappointing 2025 season and get back to the playoffs with their star tight end leading the way on offense.