The Green Bay Packers will be looking to take the next step in 2024. Jordan Love’s first full season under center resulted in being just three points shy of reaching the NFC Championship game. His 4,000+ passing yards and 30+ touchdowns were the icing on the cake.
In order to become Super Bowl contenders this season health will be a major focus. One of Love’s top targets from the 2023 season will have some work to do to make sure he is ready for the start of the year.
Green Bay Packers Second Year Weapon Injured While Working Out
This offseason, Packers tight end Tucker Kraft tore his pectoral muscle while bench pressing.
He is expected to miss training camp while he recovers from surgery:
“Just a regular lift,” Kraft told Bill Huber of Packers Central. “It was my last rep of the day on bench. Nothing crazy, not heavy weight. We were speed-benching and it just popped right off the bone.”
Bench pressing is the typical mechanism for injuring the pectoral muscle.
Kraft was in a sling during OTAs last week. A sling is typically used after surgery to immobilize the arm for 4-6 weeks, according to Hospital for Special Surgery. Because the tendon ruptured from the bone, surgery was required for Kraft.
While Kraft could miss part of training camp, he should be back with plenty of practice time accrued before the Week 1 opener against the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil. He’ll have almost four months of recovery time between.
“I was thirsty”
— IKE Packers Podcast (@IKE_Packers) March 28, 2024
— Tucker Kraft slams a spotted cow during an autograph session pic.twitter.com/M49Ph4u4gp
Tucker Kraft Could Play A Big Role In 2024
During the regular season, Kraft caught 31 passes for 355 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie. In each of the last nine games, including the playoffs, he played 80 percent or more of the snaps for the offense.
A Kraft-Musgrave tight end tandem could be a dynamic one in 2024 if Kraft is able to return to full strength. This season, Musgrave returns after a lacerated kidney ended his rookie campaign.
The two tight ends together could create some very interesting offesnive packages.
