Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft could be headed toward two encouraging developments as the regular season approaches. General manager Brian Gutekunst said Wednesday that Kraft may be available for Week 1, while also expressing hope that a contract agreement gets finished.
That update gives the Packers a more positive outlook around one of their key pass-catching options at tight end. Even without many additional details, the message from Gutekunst suggests the team believes Kraft has a realistic path to being ready for the opener.
The contract comment is another notable part of the situation. Gutekunst’s remarks indicate there is optimism on the team side that a deal can be completed, though no final resolution was announced in the update.
Taken together, the latest Packers Tucker Kraft news points to progress on both the field and business side. If Kraft is able to return in time for Week 1 and a contract is wrapped up soon, Green Bay would remove two major questions surrounding the tight end before the season begins.
