Overview
- Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said Wednesday that extension talks with Kraft are ongoing but “complicated,” and the team may not complete a deal before the season starts.
- Kraft has moved into full 11-on-11 work, says he is off a rep count, and is expected to be available for the Sept. 13 opener with managed snaps early in the year.
- Backup Luke Musgrave is likely to be shifted to reserve/PUP and would be ineligible for the first four regular-season games, increasing the need for short-term depth at tight end.
- If no extension is reached Kraft will become an unrestricted free agent in March 2027, and market projections place his potential value near $71 million over four years, which helps explain Green Bay’s caution.
- What to watch next are whether the Packers finalize a deal before Sept. 13, Kraft’s early-season snap counts and performance, and whether the club signs or trades for another tight end.