The Green Bay Packers lost one of their best players in Week 9.
Tucker Kraft will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL in the home loss to the Carolina Panthers.
That’s clearly a big blow to the passing game, especially considering that he had been the most consistent pass catcher on the team, not to mention Jordan Love’s preferred target in the red zone.
However, insider Jacob Morley said not all is lost, with a viable replacement option on the roster.
“Some reason for optimism. Luke Musgrave has more talent in his pinky finger than 90 percent of the TEs in the league. Does that mean [nothing]? I don’t know, but we are going to find out, and for the first time since his rookie season, he will be the featured TE,” Morley wrote on X.
Some reason for optimism.
Luke Musgrave has more talent in his pinky finger than 90% of the TEs in the league.
Does that mean jack squat? I don't know, but we are going to find out – and for the first time since his rookie season, he will be the featured TE. pic.twitter.com/deWA0kLMFT
— Jacob Morley (@JacobMorley) November 3, 2025
Musgrave lost plenty of ground to Kraft this season, but he’s a solid pass catcher who has delivered when given an opportunity.
He might not get six touchdown catches in eight games like Kraft did, but he should at least be in line for an expanded workload going forward.
Of course, the Packers can also look for some help before the NFL trade deadline.
Tight ends Chig Okonkwo (Tennessee Titans) or David Njoku (Cleveland Browns) might make sense as a short-term rental.
Kraft could be back for the start of next season and is still part of the team’s long-term plans, so it’s not like the Packers need someone for the future.
So, they can hope that Musgrave will surprise the naysayers for the rest of this season.
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