According to a Packers beat writer, Kraft’s camp has discussed a contract in the four-year range valued at roughly $77.5 million to $80 million, equating to about $19.4 million per season. It was noted that there had been some preference for a five-year deal, which could push the total value above $100 million.
These figures have not been confirmed by the team or any major national outlet, so they remain a rough framework rather than a finalized agreement. Nonetheless, the proposed range aligns with the tight end market’s current trajectory and reflects the teams’ public intent to secure Kraft for the foreseeable future.
If Kraft signs a four-year, $80 million extension, the average annual value would be around $20 million. That would place him above recent peers in terms of annual salary, such as George Kittle (four-year, $76.4 million extension with an average of $19.1 million per year). Other notable deals around the position include Trey McBride at about $19 million per year and Kyle Pitts at $18 million per year. Kraft’s potential deal would thus place him near or at the forefront of the market for tight ends.
This discussion comes as Kraft has shown breakout potential. In the 2025 season, Kraft was on a strong trajectory before his campaign was cut short in November. He posted 32 receptions for 489 yards and six touchdowns over eight games, averaging 15.3 yards per catch. Packers metrics noted that Kraft accumulated 1,551 receiving yards through his first three NFL seasons—the most by a Green Bay tight end over that span since 1970. He also joined a select group of players as one of the few tight ends since 2000 to accumulate at least 100 receptions, 1,500 receiving yards, 15 touchdowns, and an average of 13.5 yards per reception across their first three seasons.
Kraft has continued to progress in his recovery from a torn ACL, with his status improving enough to be activated from the physically unable to perform list and to participate in 11-on-11 work during training camp.
General manager Brian Gutekunst has repeatedly expressed optimism about Kraft’s future, stating that the team would love to finalize an extension and emphasizing Kraft’s value to the organization both this year and beyond. Kraft himself has indicated a desire to remain with Green Bay and to see a deal completed as soon as possible.
The timing of any deal matters, as Kraft is entering the final year of his rookie contract, signed after Green Bay drafted him in the third round in 2023. If the reported figures hold, Kraft’s new contract would signal the Packers’ commitment to him as a central piece of their offense moving forward, and it would send a clear message to the league about the new standard for at- or near-market value at the tight end position.
Note: All figures reported are unconfirmed estimates and should be treated as indicative until official announcements are made.
