Packers GM Addresses Tucker Kraft Contract
Summary
The Green Bay Packers are working on a new contract for tight end Tucker Kraft, who is recovering from an ACL injury. The team wants to finalize the deal soon because Kraft is important to quarterback Jordan Love’s success.Key Facts
- Tucker Kraft, a tight end for the Packers, is returning from an ACL tear.
- Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said contract talks with Kraft are ongoing but not finished.
- Kraft currently has a four-year rookie contract worth $5.53 million, with a fifth-year option coming up.
- Kraft was a third-round draft pick with 113 catches, 1,551 yards, and 15 touchdowns in his first three seasons.
- Similar offensive contract extensions have been made with wide receivers Christian Watson and Jayden Reed.
- Spotrac estimates Kraft’s new contract could be around $15.5 million per year or $62 million over four years.
- The Packers must balance Kraft’s contract demands with other team needs.
- Other tight ends on the roster include Luke Musgrave, Josh Whyle, and rookie Drake Dabney, but Kraft is the top option.
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