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Kraft could be ready Week 1 2026 after ACL rehab

7/30/2026

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  • General Manager Brian Gutekunst said Kraft could be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
  • Kraft tore his ACL on Nov. 2, had surgery, is 8.5 months into rehab and recorded 32 catches for 489 yards and six touchdowns.
  • Gutekunst expects Kraft to come off the PUP list sooner rather than later during camp.
  • The team will be cautious until nine-month mark and plans an extension before the season.