Green Bay Packers: Matt LaFleur Sheds Light on Concerning Tucker Kraft Situation 1 Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) rides a bicycle with a young fan on the way to the 12th practice of training camp on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Matt LaFleur sheds light on concerning Tucker Kraft situation

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin M Adams | Last updated Aug 3, 2025 9:06 AM ET

The Green Bay Packers continued work on the field on Saturday, with tens of thousands of fans in attendance watching amid the annual Family Night.

However, one notable player who was not able to make it to the field and practice was tight end Tucker Kraft. The former South Dakota State Jackrabbits star is nursing a lower-body injury, forcing the Packers to take it easy on the tight end and keep him on the shelf rather than risk aggravation of the issue.

Speaking to the media, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur opened up about Kraft’s status, via Green Bay reporter Rob Demovsky of ESPN.

“MLF said Tucker Kraft has been dealing with a groin injury and powering through it for the last two days but they decided to give him a couple days off.”

Green Bay Packers: Matt LaFleur Sheds Light on Concerning Tucker Kraft Situation 2 Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) makes a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Kraft is expected to be among the major targets in the Packers’ passing attack in his third year in the pros. Selected in the third round (78th overall) by the Packers in the 2023 NFL draft, the 24-year-old Kraft is looking to surpass his production in 2024, when he posted 707 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 50 receptions.

Green Bay Packers Suffer Drastic Slide on ESPN's Intriguing Rankings Amid Training Camp 2 Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) reacts after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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