Packers TE Tucker Kraft suffers season-ending torn ACL

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft has suffered a torn ACL during a Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers, ending his breakout 2025 season. Kraft, the team's leading receiver with six touchdowns and 32 catches for 489 yards, was injured while blocking on a running play and was carted off the field. Packers coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged the severity of the injury and noted the team would need other players like Luke Musgrave to step up in Kraft's absence. Quarterback Jordan Love expressed the impact of losing Kraft's leadership and on-field production but emphasized the "next man up" mentality. Kraft's injury removes a key offensive threat for the Packers, who fell to 5-2-1 after the loss and now face a challenging road ahead. Recovery timelines for ACL injuries vary, but Kraft could potentially return by the start of the 2026 season, which is significant as he enters a contract year.