Tucker Kraft Earns Strong Praise from Packers Teammate After Return to Practice
Tucker Kraft is back at full practice after tearing his ACL, and a Packers teammate had nothing but praise for him.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft returned to full 11-on-11 practice for the first time since tearing his ACL in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season. His return was met with strong praise from teammate Zaire Franklin, the former All-Pro linebacker. Franklin highlighted Kraft's competitiveness and energy, emphasizing that his presence on the field is a key asset to the team.
Franklin and Kraft have had a history of intense competition, dating back to a scuffle during a joint practice between the Colts and Packers last summer. Despite this past, Franklin has put it behind him and looks forward to having Kraft back on the field. Kraft, a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has already made a significant impact, catching 32 of 44 targets for 489 yards and six touchdowns in just eight games this season.
If he maintains his current pace, he would have nearly 1,000 yards, 12 touchdowns, and nearly 70 catches by season's end, which would have earned him an All-Pro spot.
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