One day after beginning the return from injured reserve process for both Emanuel Wilson and Luke Tenuta, the Green Bay Packers designated tight end Luke Musgrave for return from injured reserve.
Musgrave suffered a kidney injury during the Packers’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 19 and has missed the last four games. Designation for return opens up a three-week practice window for Musgrave, who isn’t officially back on the 53-man roster until he’s activated from injured reserve. He can now practice with the team and will be listed on the injury report.
Coach Matt LaFleur said Musgrave was itching to return to the field but the team was taking his recovery process from a serious internal injury day by day.
Musgrave, the 42nd overall pick in the 2023 draft, caught 33 passes for 341 yards and one touchdown in the Packers’ first 10 games. The rookie was on the field for 71 percent of the offense’s snaps over the first 10 games.
In Musgrave’s absence, third-round rookie tight end Tucker Kraft has enjoyed a breakout four-game stretch, catching 13 passes for 173 yards and two scores while playing 97 percent of the offense’s snaps.
The Packers face the Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears over the last three weeks. While unlikely to play this week in Carolina, Musgrave now has a legitimate chance to return for the final two games.