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Packers’ Leading Receiver Tucker Kraft Out for Season With Torn ACL

Green Bay pivots to Luke Musgrave, reshaping personnel with Kraft’s recovery expected to extend into 2026.

Tucker Kraft #85 of the Green Bay Packers is helped off the field with an injury in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers in the game at Lambeau Field on November 02, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Nov 2, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is carted off the field after suffering a knee injury against the Carolina Panthers during the game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Tork Mason-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) runs after a catch against Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom (56) during the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 11: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks over Tucker Kraft #85 against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Overview

  • An MRI on Monday confirmed a torn ACL in Tucker Kraft’s right knee, ending his 2025 season.
  • Kraft was injured in the third quarter after a collision with guard Sean Rhyan during a 16-13 loss to the Panthers at Lambeau Field.
  • Head coach Matt LaFleur identified Luke Musgrave as the primary replacement and highlighted his vertical receiving ability.
  • The Packers added depth by signing Josh Whyle to the 53-man roster and placing McCallan Castles on the practice squad.
  • Kraft led Green Bay with 489 receiving yards and six touchdowns through eight games, prompting expected schematic tweaks, while earlier reporting discussed potential trade targets such as David Njoku or Chig Okonkwo.