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Report: Tucker Kraft, Packers Reach Agreement on Four-Year, $75 Million Contract Extension
The deal includes a $26.5 million signing bonus as Kraft, a key part of Green Bay’s offense, avoids a contract-year distraction before Week 1.
On Friday, the Green Bay Packers agreed to a four-year, $75 million contract extension with tight end Tucker Kraft, which includes a $26.5 million signing bonus and could be worth up to $92 million.
Entering the final year of his rookie deal, Kraft faced a potential free-agent market next offseason, prompting the Packers to prioritize retaining the 2023 third-round draft pick before Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
Kraft's deal carries an average annual salary of $18.75 million, placing him among top-paid tight ends George Kittle and Trey McBride, while he returns after a 2025 season cut short by a torn ACL.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur previously praised Kraft, saying, "He doesn't shy away from the work," while Kraft had pledged not to hold out, stating, "I'm not someone to orchestrate a hold out, mostly because they can fine me."
With Kraft secured, Green Bay has now signed all offensive starters to long-term deals through at least 2028, positioning the team for stability as it faces the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.