Tucker Kraft is reported to have suffered a torn ACL during Green Bay’s Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers, ending his 2025 season. The injury occurred on a third-quarter play, and initial tests indicated a serious knee injury, with further imaging confirming the torn ACL and leading to season-ending surgery/rehab. Kraft led the Packers in receiving touchdowns at the time and was having a breakout season, so his absence creates a significant target gap for quarterback Jordan Love and the offense. What happened and current status
- Injury details: Kraft was injured on a run-blocking play in the third quarter and was subsequently carted off. Early indications and after-game comments suggested the injury did not look good [web results indicate reports of a torn ACL later confirmed].
- Diagnosis and prognosis: MRI and subsequent tests confirmed a torn ACL, ruling Kraft out for the remainder of the 2025 season. This aligns with multiple outlets reporting a season-ending injury.
- Team impact: Kraft had been Green Bay’s leading receiver in touchdowns and a primary offensive option, so the Packers will need to adjust with other receivers and likely increased roles for teammates like Luke Musgrave and other pass-catching options, while potentially exploring roster moves before the season concludes or in the offseason.
What to expect going forward
- Short term: The Packers will proceed without Kraft for the rest of the season, focusing on internal depth at tight end and receivers, and adjusting game plans accordingly.
- Long term: Kraft’s injury underscores the need for reloading the tight end position in the upcoming offseason, whether through internal development or offseason acquisitions, with an expected return to action in 2026 if rehabilitation progresses well.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest official team statements or provide a quick summary of how the Packers’ remaining schedule and offensive usage might adapt without Kraft.
