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Tucker Kraft injury update: What happened to the Packers TE? First details here
Packers TE Tucker Kraft injured his knee in the second quarter vs. the Panthers, was carted off the field, and listed as questionable to return.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft suffered a serious knee injury in the game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. He had to be carted off the field and was listed questionable to return for rest of tonight's game.
Kraft seemed to be seriously hurt during a play in the second quarter and clutched his knee in pain. He appeared to have injured his right knee. Packers confirmed in a post on their X handle that Kraft is questionable to return for the rest pf tonight's game.
Kraft seemed seriously hurt in the play and lay on the field in pain as members of the Packers' medical team assessed him. Eventually, he was able to walk off the field on his own, albeit with help from the trainers. He was then taken to the medical tent for preliminary assessment before being carted off the field.
Here's the video of the play where Kraft suffered the knee injury:
Soon after Kraft's injury, things turned worse from bad for the Packers as, shortly after Kraft left the field, wide receiver Matthew Golden also injured himself. The team ruled Golden questionable to return with a shoulder injury.
What Happened To Tucker Kraft? Doctor Provides Update
While Tucker Kraft's injury is a big blow to the Packers, the good news is that he was able to walk off the field on his own. Though the Packers have not provided an official update on his condition, experts think that the injury is not too.
Sports Medicine Physician and NFL injury specialist, Jesse Morse, said based on the video that Kraft most likely has "MCL sprain + bone bruise." Morse said that Kraft may have just avoided "a stressed ACL &/or PCL here." He added: "The good news is that he walked off with assistance."
This season, Tucker Kraft has been exceptional for the Packers, raking in 30 receptions for 469 yards and six touchdowns. Against the Panthers, he completed two receptions for 20 yards before walking off.
