The Packers have designated tight end Luke Musgrave to return from injured reserve, per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.
Musgrave was placed on injured reserve on October 11 with an ankle injury that ultimately required surgery. Musgrave’s comments on Wednesday indicate that he fully expects to play again this year.
“As soon as possible that they’ll let me go, I’ll go,” said Musgrave, per The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman.
Musgrave recorded 34 catches for 352 yards in 11 games as a rookie last season, but only caught five passes for 22 yards before getting injured this year. Fellow 2023 Day 2 draftee Tucker Kraft has stepped up in Musgrave’s absence, ranking first on the Packers in receiving touchdowns (seven), second in receptions (39), and third in receiving yards (521).
Green Bay will be hoping that Musgrave can finish the season healthy after suffering a lacerated kidney that sidelined him for part of the 2023 campaign. The Packers have chosen to support franchise quarterback Jordan Love by drafting several young pass-catchers over the past few seasons, though injuries have remained a recurring issue for the group.
Kraft now has three weeks to practice with the team before he must be activated. Otherwise, he will revert to season-ending injured reserve.