Packers' Tucker Kraft signs 4-year, $75M contract extension

The Green Bay Packers agreed to terms with tight end Tucker Kraft on a four-year, $75 million contract extension, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Kraft's new deal runs through the 2030 season and includes a $26.5 million signing bonus. The maximum value could reach as high as $92 million. 

As of now, Kraft is the third-highest-paid tight end in the NFL on a per-year basis. The contract carries an average annual value of $18.75 million. This ranks just behind that of San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowler George Kittle and Arizona Cardinals standout Trey McBride.

The Packers and Kraft wanted to get a deal done before the start of the season.

The 6-foot-5, 260-pound pass catcher has been one of the surprises from the 2023 NFL Draft class out of South Dakota State. Kraft had a breakout year in 2024 when he caught 50 passes for 707 yards and seven touchdowns. He was on pace to smash his rookie stats last year, but suffered a torn ACL in Week 9. Through eight games, he had 489 receiving yards and six touchdowns.

Kraft was set to hit free agency following the 2026 season. Instead, he remains a key part of Green Bay's offense and a go-to target for quarterback Jordan Love.

The Packers open the season against the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday (4:25 p.m. ET, TV: FOX). 

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