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    Tucker Kraft (knee) not practicing on Friday

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    Packers TE Tucker Kraft (knee) is not practicing on Friday.

    ESPN’s Rob Demovsky notes this is Kraft’s first absence since he returned from the physically unable to perform list. The Packers are having their annual Family Night this evening, and Demovsky believes the team is simply giving Kraft the night off. There is no cause for concern at this time.
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    According to Rapoport, the “biggest question” Kraft faces is whether he will get a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL before the season kicks off. Kraft led the team in receptions (16) and receiving yards (225) when he suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 9 last year. At 25 years old, he is early in his prime.
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    LaFleur elaborated that Kraft will have to hit all his benchmarks to get there, but that it’s squarely in play is great news for Kraft’s chances of being available for Week 1. We’d still expect him to be eased into camp practices, but this is trending in the right direction.
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    This is tremendous news for Kraft, who said earlier in the week that he expected to be activated “very soon.” Head coach Matt LaFleur said Kraft will practice on Friday but also added that he will not participate in 11-on-11s for the time being. Regardless of his participation, Kraft being back in any capacity is a great sign for his availability entering the season, and we would expect him to be a full participant in practice sooner rather than later. The fourth-year tight end caught 32 passes for 489 yards and six touchdowns over eight games last season before a torn ACL ended his breakout campaign, but he should be in line for a big 2026 if he can return to the player we saw before his injury.
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    Kraft said all the way back in June that he would likely begin training camp on the PUP list. He added that he may simply need some time to get his conditioning right before taking the field, and his comments from today seem to confirm that. He was on pace to finish as the TE4 before suffering a torn ACL last year. Even if he starts slow in 2026, Kraft appears to be a safe bet for high-end fantasy production this year.
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    Kraft had left open the possibility he would be full-go for the beginning of camp, but this was always a more likely outcome. Kraft can be activated at any time, but the conservative Packers will undoubtedly take their time. Once you are off the active/PUP list, you cannot return and are no longer a candidate for reserve/PUP. In other words, the Pack will want to be sure Kraft is healthy. The ascending fourth-year pro has a strong chance at being ready for Week 1, but it is not a forgone conclusion. We will keep you updated.
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    This news comes shortly after the Packers signed Devonte Wyatt to a three-year, $57 million extension. Kraft, who, like Wyatt, is also in the final year of his rookie deal, is recovering from a torn ACL that ended his 2025 season but is trending toward being ready for Week 1 based on recent reports and has been among the most efficient tight ends in the league. Since earning a full-time role in 2024, Kraft has totaled 82 receptions for 1,196 yards and 13 touchdowns while averaging an impressive 14.6 YPR. With training camp drawing near, it wouldn’t be surprising to see this deal get done in the very near future.
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    Kraft has said earlier this offseason that he plays to play in Week 1 with “no pitch count,” and Schneidman himself said late last month that the tight end “should be full go” by then. That said, whether or not Kraft is playing in full by the start of training camp is to be determined. Kraft suffered a torn ACL in Week 9 of last season and could be a candidate for the PUP list to open camp when the Packers take the field for their first practice in 10 days. His status will be one to monitor, but Kraft taking the field in any capacity to start camp would be a good sign.
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    Kraft has said that he plans to play in Week 1 with no pitch count after a torn ACL he suffered in Week 9 of last season. Going on the PUP list at the start of camp would not be abnormal or cause for concern, the question would simply be how long he stays on it. Kraft is going to be one of the most fantasy-interesting injuries to track over the course of training camp. Stay tuned.
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    Kraft did note that he will likely begin training camp on the PUP list. He specifically mentioned that he could use that time to get his conditioning ready ahead of Week 1. Kraft is still recovering from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 9 of last year, but all signs point to him being on or ahead of schedule. On a points-per-game basis, he exited 2025 as the TE4. He may not open the year at quite that level, but fantasy managers should bank on him being an every-week starter sooner rather than later.
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    Kraft tore his ACL in Week 9 of the 2025 season. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said after the draft that he expects Kraft back “early in the season.” Kraft previously told reporters he expects to start training camp on the PUP list, though the Packers could take him off whenever he is ready to practice. Kraft added that he expects to be ready by Week 1. As long as he is practicing in full by the end of camp, that should be an attainable goal. Kraft was on pace for over 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns last year. Even if he takes a few weeks to get up to speed, he should be a top-half TE1 early in the season.

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    Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said the knee injury Jamal Adams suffered in Saturday’s preseason game against the Giants is “not good.”

    This doesn’t come as much of a surprise after O’Connell sounded disappointed when discussing Adams’ injury after halftime. The 10-year vet had made a switch to linebacker last season and signed with the Vikings last month in hopes of carving out a role in Brian Flores’ defense. Adams has an MRI scheduled for tomorrow, which will reveal the extent of the damage.
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    Spencer Rattler completed 8-of-11 passes for 42 yards in Saturday’s preseason game against the Jaguars.

    Rattler’s 3.8 yards per attempt won’t turn any heads, but the two sacks he took, one of which resulted in a lost fumble, might be enough to give Zach Wilson a chance at backup duties. Rattler didn’t complete a pass for more than nine yards on Saturday and will look to have a bounce-back performance in his next game, which is set for Saturday against the Rams.
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    Bills HC Joe Brady said DJ Moore was “good to go” after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday’s preseason game against the Panthers.

    Moore had his ankle rolled up on late in the fourth quarter and could be seen working with trainers on the sideline. Despite the scare, Moore told Brady after the game that he was “good to go,” suggesting there won’t be much to worry about going forward. Moore was impressive in his Bills debut, catching 3-of-4 targets for 61 yards in limited action.
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    KC Concepcion caught 3-of-4 passes for 27 yards in Saturday’s preseason game against the Bears, adding one carry for 14 yards and a touchdown.

    Concepcion did a little bit of everything in this one, with his most notable play coming on a 14-yard rushing touchdown on a jet sweep. The rookie first-rounder also had an impressive 31-yard punt return that would have gone for more if not for a shoestring tackle by Hayden Large. Concepcion played on 24 offensive snaps, with all four of his targets coming from Deshaun Watson. It was a strong debut for the explosive rookie, who is among the more intriguing sleepers in fantasy drafts this season.
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    Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said Graham Mertz suffered a torn ACL in Thursday’s preseason game against the Chargers.

    This one was expected after the team said it feared Mertz suffered a torn ACL shortly after the game. Mertz joined the Texans as a rookie UDFA in 2025. He made the roster as the team’s third-string QB but did not attempt a pass. He will now be placed on injured reserve, ending his 2026 season. In a corresponding move, the Texans signed veteran QB Brett Rypien to the roster.
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    Shedeur Sanders completed 6-of-11 passes for 79 yards and an interception in Saturday’s preseason game against the Bears.

    Playing with and against backups, Sanders started the second half for the Browns and came out with two solid throws. His first attempt was a 24-yard completion to Gage Larvadain, and he connected with wide receiver Luke Floriea on a nicely thrown deep ball for a 35-yard gain to convert a third-and-13 a few plays later. Unfortunately for Sanders, he managed just 20 yards on his next eight throws, with multiple passes being batted down at the line of scrimmage and his last throw being picked off on an errant pass that sailed well beyond his receiver. Both Sanders and Deshaun Watson committed turnovers in this one. Sanders is scheduled to make the start in the Browns’ next preseason game, which comes on Saturday at home against the Bills.
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    Vikings LB Jamal Adams (undisclosed) exited in the second quarter of Saturday’s preseason game against the Giants.

    It was a non-contact injury for Adams, who is the latest player to fall victim to the MetLife Stadium turf. The veteran linebacker was seen holding his right leg after going down on the play, and head coach Kevin O’Connell said after halftime that the Vikings are “going to miss him.” O’Connell didn’t say Adams’ injury was a season-ender, but his tone suggested his 2026 season could be over. We’ll get more information on this soon, but it’s a brutal blow to Adams, who was carving out a nice role in Brian Flores’ defense.
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    Keon Coleman caught 3-of-4 targets for 17 yards and a touchdown in Saturday’s preseason game against the Panthers.

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    Deshaun Watson completed 11-of-15 passes for 126 yards in Saturday’s preseason game against the Bears.

    It was an up-and-down outing for Watson, who led two scoring drives in the first half. At times, Watson looked on point and decisive with his throws. On the lone touchdown drive he led, Watson went 4-for-4 passing, with his biggest play coming on a 43-yard screen pass to Dylan Sampson. Unfortunately, he also lost a fumble on a strip sack by Jamree Kromah and went three-and-out during a two-minute drill. It was exactly the kind of performance we expected to see based on reports of how the Browns’ QB battle has gone so far this offseason.
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    DJ Moore caught 3-of-4 targets for 61 yards Saturday’s preseason game against the Panthers.

    Moore’s first reception of the day came on a shallow crossing route that he turned upfield for a 32-yard gain. The new No. 1 target for Josh Allen would later haul in passes of 11 and 18 yards, but left the game with an apparent right ankle injury after having his leg rolled up on by a defender. Moore walked off under his own power and appeared in good spirits on the sideline, but we’ll likely get a better sense of his status after the game. Moore only ran six routes in this one, but his usage was very encouraging. It wouldn’t be surprising if we saw his ADP jump up a bit as a result of this strong first showing.