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NFL·ANALYSIS·August 16, 2026 03:31 PM ET

Kraft says Packers to manage his reps until midseason

He returned from PUP activation on Aug. 1

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read
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What happened: Tucker Kraft said the Packers plan to account for his rep range and manage his workload for roughly the first half of the season before increasing his usage. Kraft was activated off the PUP list Aug. 1 and has been working back into practice since.

Why it matters: A managed early-season rep plan signals Kraft isn't yet cleared for a full workload, which could shape Green Bay's tight end rotation through the first half of the season before his role expands.

What to watch: Kraft could join 11-on-11 work as soon as Sunday, per the team's latest practice report.

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