Packers' Tucker Kraft Tears ACL, Out For Season

Tests confirmed Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday’s 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers and he will miss the remainder of the 2025 season, multiple outlets reported. The injury occurred in the third quarter after a collision with guard Sean Rhyan that left Kraft carted off the field and taken to the locker room; coach Matt LaFleur said after the game it did not look good. Kraft had been having a breakout year, with roughly 30–32 catches for about 469–489 yards and six touchdowns, including a 143-yard, two-TD game a week earlier. He is expected to undergo surgery and be placed on injured reserve, prompting Green Bay to turn to Luke Musgrave as the primary tight end while John FitzPatrick is expected to take more blocking snaps and the team may promote practice-squad tight end Josh Whyle. Kraft posted an Instagram story suggesting he intends to return, and teammates and coaches expressed support as the team adjusts personnel and scheme.