December 24, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Green Bay Packers center Tucker Kraft (85) runs for yards after catching the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Like Tom, Kraft is recovering from a torn pectoral muscle he suffered on the bench press during the offseason. Like Tom, the Packers hope he’ll be vigorous by Week 1. What worries him? A significant injury between Years 1 and 2 could derail Kraft’s rapid improvement, which was on full display in the second half of the 2023 season. Kraft, a versatile tight end, and Luke Musgrave, an elite athlete with big-time receiving potential, will be key players in the Packers’ offense in 2024. Musgrave may have to carry more of the load until Kraft gets back into shape. Ben Sims and Tyler Davis are the top backups at tight end.
