Packers Rumors: Offensive Starter Announces Life Altering News

   

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur walks to the field during training camp on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis. Gpg Training Camp 08012022 0015

The Green Bay Packers will be heading into the 2024 season with a ton of confidence.  The latter half of the 2023 season provided a glimpse of what the future could look like in Green Bay.  The team went 7-3 in their final 10 games which included a huge win over the Cowboys in the playoffs.

Now there is an offensive starter who has even more motivation going into next season.

One Former Green Bay Packers Starter Announces Huge Off Season News

Nov 23, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Jordan Love (10) (not pictured) against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Jordan Love (10) (not pictured) against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

According to Tucker Kraft’s official Twitter (X) account:

Kraft made the announcement that he is getting married today.  An incredible moment for the 23-year-old tight end.

 

 

Tucker Kraft Could Have A Big Role In 2024

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) makes a reception for first down before being tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) during the first quarter of their game Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) makes a reception for first down before being tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) during the first quarter of their game Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A lacerated kidney kept Luke Musgrave out of six games last season. As a result of his strong performance in training camp and in the preseason, Musgrave gained the starting tight end position.His 34 catches resulted in 352 yards and one touchdown.

Tucker Kraft was selected one round after Musgrave by GM Brian Gutekunst. During training camp, Musgrave won the starting job, but Kraft took over when Musgrave was injured.

The majority of Kraft’s time earlier in the season was spent blocking and very little time as a receiver. Nevertheless, he proved his worth when his chance came later in the season. Two touchdowns and 31 catches for 355 yards capped Kraft’s rookie season.

A key component of Matt LaFleur’s offense is using his tight ends. It wasn’t often that both tight ends were on the field at the same time during the 2023 season. However, that could change in 2024.