Overview
- Kraft, who was activated from the Packers' PUP list on July 31, took part in 11-on-11 team drills on Monday, a key step in his return from a torn ACL sustained in Week 9 of 2025.
- The team and Kraft say he is on track to be available for the regular-season opener, but multiple reports characterize that as a managed return rather than full, unrestricted play.
- Kraft has publicly pressed for a long-term extension and said he wants a deal before Week 1, yet negotiations remain unresolved and no agreement has been announced.
- Both Kraft and Packers staff expect a restricted snap count into midseason, with Kraft predicting limited reps until about the halfway point and the medical staff emphasizing a cautious ramp-up.
- If Kraft returns on a staged plan, his limited early snaps will affect Jordan Love’s target mix and could shape Kraft’s bargaining leverage if talks stretch into the regular season.