Packers make $92M Tucker Kraft contract decision that can smash NFL record image
The Green Bay Packers were approaching the 2026 season with the intention of signing Tucker Kraft to a long term deal. But, with only one day before their season opener, they were cutting it close.
Fortunately, the Packers got the deal done. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Kraft and the Packers have agreed to a massive $92 million four-year contract extension to keep the star tight end in Green Bay.
This major new deal for Kraft doesn't just keep him in Green Bay for the foreseeable future, it also smashed the current record for largest contract for a tight end, with second place not remotely close.
Packers smash TE contract record with $92M Tucker Kraft deal
"ESPN sources: Green Bay TE Tucker Kraft and the Packers reached agreement today on a four-year, $75 million extension worth up to $92 million that includes a $26.5 million signing bonus," Schefter reports.
While this four-year contract for Kraft is a $75 million deal, it has a chance of eclipsing $92 million overall depending on incentives he hits. Considering his talent, it's likely he'll climb well over that $75 million mark.
If Kraft earns the minimum of this $75 million extension, which isn't likely, his new deal is still going to be third-most among all tight ends, right behind George Kittle at $76.4 million and Trey McBride at $76 million.
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On a per-year basis, Kraft's new deal is also third, coming in at $18.75 million per-year right behind Kittle ($19.1M) and McBride ($19M).
But if Kraft can reach his max value on his new deal, $92 million overall and $23M per-year, it'd easily clear the current record for tight ends.
While the floor of his contract isn't a record-breaker, so long as Kraft can meet some of his incentives, he'll clear the record-setting contract from Kittle at $76.4M and $19.1M per-year.
This is a very strong contract for Kraft, and while it might not be the $20M per-year deal he was seeking, so long as he hits some incentives, his goal of a record-breaking contract is well within reach.
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