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Packers Get Injury update on rising star that’s worrying, Though it could have been far worse for Green Bay

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers received a worrisome update on Thursday: tight end Tucker Kraft, who has emerged as the offense’s primary receiving option to start the season, suffered a knee injury during practice ahead of the Week 3 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

Even so, the situation could have been worse. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, it is not expected to be a long-term issue. The exact nature of the injury remains unclear; Kraft will be added to the injury report, and there is no indication yet of how much time he might miss.

Given Kraft’s importance over the middle and in the red zone, the Packers are likely to adjust target distribution and personnel packages depending on his readiness in the coming days. Any decision on his availability will hinge on workload tolerance and how the knee responds after each practice.

Head coach Matt LaFleur:
We’ll be cautious, evaluate it day by day, and only bring him back when both the medical staff and he himself are truly confident—no rushing, no gambling with the future.

The Packers will continue to monitor the situation and update the injury report before game day. While deeper evaluations are pending, Green Bay’s message is clear: prioritize full recovery while maintaining tactical flexibility to keep the offense on schedule.

 

Chiefs Linked To Saints Super Star With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade, Per Source
Kansas City, MO — According to a circulating on X (Twitter), the Kansas City Chiefs have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Chiefs look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set tailor-made for Andy Reid’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Kansas City intriguing two-back looks alongside Isiah Pacheco on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Red and Gold really excites me.” Source: @nflrums X As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Chiefs or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Kansas City whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Chiefs Kingdom perk up.