The Green Bay Packers are less than a month away from training camp, and general manager Brian Gutekunst has several tasks to complete before the team hits the field, and Green Bay’s offseason to-do list remains active heading into July. Injury updates on Tucker Kraft, Micah Parsons, and offensive lineman Zach Tom add another layer of urgency to the Packers’ preparation timeline, beyond potential contract extensions and roster additions.

Tucker Kraft tops the extension priority list

The highest priority should be Kraft. He could become one of the highest-paid tight ends in football, potentially commanding around $20 million a year. He is recovering from an ACL injury, which adds complexity to the negotiation timeline. If the Packers wait, his price tag will only increase, so getting a deal done now makes financial sense for Green Bay.

The Packers already prioritized wide receivers Christian Watson and Jayden Reed for extensions this offseason. That’s also why they moved on from Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks. Kraft represents the next logical step in locking up the offensive core around quarterback Jordan Love.

Devonte Wyatt presents a complicated case

Another extension candidate worth monitoring is Wyatt, who is playing under his fifth-year option at just under $13 million. Wyatt’s situation is more nuanced than Kraft’s for several reasons.

The defensive tackle was an older prospect entering the NFL and is already 28 years old heading into his second contract. He is still a highly effective interior rusher, but he has limitations as a run defender and has never played more than 50% of the defensive snaps in a single season. That limited usage stems from both his own playing profile and injuries.

A mid-term extension could benefit both sides. Wyatt is probably the Packers’ most talented interior defensive lineman, and because the fifth-year option hits as a single-year cap charge, an extension would spread out the financial impact and create flexibility for Green Bay.

Edge defender and running back need attention

Beyond extensions, the Packers should evaluate whether to sign a veteran to complement the roster before training camp begins.

The edge defender position stands out. Parsons won’t participate in training camp, preseason, or the start of the regular season as he recovers from his ACL injury. That leaves Green Bay expected to start Lukas Van Ness and Barryn Sorrell at edge defender, with some developmental players filling out the rotation. If the Packers want a higher floor to open the season, signing a veteran now would be the move. Jadeveon Clowney, for example, has already been discussed as an option.

Running back is another position to monitor. Josh Jacobs had an arrest situation earlier this offseason, and the Packers don’t have a clear answer as his backup. MarShawn Lloyd is healthy, which is significant. But he missed most of his first two years in the NFL because of a sequence of injuries, and Green Bay allowed Emanuel Wilson to walk in free agency. The depth behind Jacobs remains uncertain.

Injury situations to track

The final piece for the Packers is monitoring several key injuries. Kraft, Parsons, and Tom are all recovering from knee injuries and missed the offseason program. Tom and Kraft have a realistic shot to participate in at least portions of training camp, with the goal of reaching full health by Week 1.

Tracking Parsons’ development from the ACL tear carries significant long-term implications for Green Bay’s defense, even if his return is expected to come later. The Packers also have some minor injuries to check across the roster, though none appear to be long-term concerns for the start of the regular season. On the final day of mandatory minicamp, a total of 17 players were part of the rehab group.