Packers' Tucker Kraft gets major injury update before Week 3

Tucker Kraft was a surprising addition to the injury report earlier this week.

During practice preparing for Week 3, the Green Bay Packers' tight end hurt his knee. It put his status in doubt.

Kraft didn't participate in practice on Friday, putting his availability in extra doubt.

But the news Saturday is all positive.

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NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Kraft is expected to play in Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns.

The Packers will be heavily favored to beat the Browns either way.

But having Kraft on the field is always a big help.

He's the best yards-after-catch tight end in the entire NFL, and he's coming off a monster Thursday night performance in a win over the Commanders.

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Kraft had six catches for 124 yards and a touchdown in that victory. That included a 57-yard catch and run.

Assuming nothing changes pregame, Kraft seems likely to get his normal workload, at least until the Packers potentially open up a wide gap on the Browns.

Folks in Green Bay can exhale a bit after some surprise uncertainty here.

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