Musgrave isn't eligible to return from injured reserve until Week 16, but he appears to be at risk of missing the final seven contests of his rookie season due to a lacerated kidney. While Josiah Deguara (hip) and Musgrave were out for the Packers' Week 12 win over the Lions, rookie Tucker Kraft started at tight end and played 96 percent of the offensive snaps while finishing with two catches for 15 yards and one touchdown. Kraft should be in line for an expanded role moving forward.
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Receiving
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TDS | LNG | YAC | YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | GB | 10 | 33 | 45 | 341 | 10 | 1 | 37 | 164 | 34 |
Musgrave isn't eligible to return from injured reserve until Week 16, but he appears to be at risk of missing the final seven contests of his rookie season due to a lacerated kidney. While Josiah Deguara (hip) and Musgrave were out for the Packers' Week 12 win over the Lions, rookie Tucker Kraft started at tight end and played 96 percent of the offensive snaps while finishing with two catches for 15 yards and one touchdown. Kraft should be in line for an expanded role moving forward.
Following Sunday's win over the Chargers, Musgrave was sent to the hospital after he suffering what the Packers termed as an abdominal injury in the team's Week 11 win. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Musgrave has since been diagnosed with a lacerated kidney, and after landing on IR, the rookie tight end will now be sidelined for at least the next four games. Musgrave's absence will pave the way for fellow rookie Tucker Kraft to move up the depth chart and step in as Green Bay's starting tight end beginning with Thursday's game against the Lions.
Musgrave's day was highlighted by a well-designed, 20-yard touchdown, which not only marked Musgrave's first career score but also effectively sealed Green Bay's first victory since Week 3. With an impressive 25-yard catch Sunday as well, Musgrave turned in a quality overall display. He'll strive to keep his positive play going in Week 10 versus the Steelers.
Fantasy managers should view the tight end as a game-time decision ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday, considering LaFleur's optimism didn't extend to making any predictions about the tight end's availability this Sunday. Fellow rookie Tucker Kraft played every snap on offense last week after Musgrave's departure early in the fourth quarter of a 19-17 loss to the Broncos, but that won't necessarily be the plan if the Packers are forced to play without their starting tight end again. Musgrave was in a walking boot earlier this week before returning to practice Friday as a limited participant, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com.
Musgrave injured his left ankle in the later moments of this past Sunday's loss at Denver and was spotted in a walking boot after the game. While he has yet to mix into drills this week, he ditched the boot as of Thursday and also worked with trainers on the side, per Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site. Friday's practice likely will be key to determining whether or not Musgrave has a chance to suit up Sunday against the Vikings.
Musgrave left Sunday's loss to Denver early in the fourth quarter and was using a walking boot after the game. Fellow rookie Tucker Kraft played every snap on offense after Musgrave's departure, but it could be more of a committee effort this Sunday against the Vikings if Musgrave ends up inactive or limited.
Team
Green Bay Packers
Birthdate
9/2/2000 (23)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'6", 253 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 2; Pk 42 (GB)
Birthplace
Bend, OR, USA
Position
TE
College
Oregon State
Experience
0th season
Career History
Green Bay Packers
2023 - Present
(1 season)
Previous Game
23
Final
20
4
REC
28
YDS
0
TDS
2023 Season Stats
REC
REC YDS
REC TDS
YAC
AVG YDS
33
341
1
164
10
