Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft has struggled with drop issues so far this season. In his return to the field this year after suffering a torn ACL injury in 2025, Kraft already has five drops through four games. The 25-year-old TE has never had more than five drops in a single season since joining the league as a third-round draft pick in 2023.
Kraft's most recent drop came in the end zone during this past Sunday's 17-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. When speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Kraft took full accountability for his issues holding onto the ball. I’m taking my eyes off the ball.
Can’t do anything without the ball, so I’m just going to slow down and play my role. Catch the football.” Kraft delivered a similar message immediately after Sunday's Week 4 win. "I should have had two [touchdowns].
Stuff like that just gets you beat," he said. "I'm going to sit here and own my mistake. It's something I've got to work on.
My drop rate right now is terrible. I'm on the jugs [machine]. I'm trying to fix it, but I've got to continue to press on my ball-catching ability.
I can't do anything with the rock if I don't get it." The 2-2 Packers will face off against the division-rival Chicago Bears in a Week 5 matchup this coming Sunday.
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