Packers coach Matt LaFleur said TE Luke Musgrave’s ankle is going to keep him out a while and will “more than likely” go on injured reserve.

Musgrave was active last Sunday but only for emergency purposes and actually practiced yesterday.

“Speaks to his toughness,” MLF said.

Related Players: Tucker Kraft

Kraft has already taken over as the undoubted TE1 on the team, but this removes another hurdle for him to put up consistent fantasy production. He should be considered a definite top-10 option for the rest of the season.

The Packers placed Zach Tom and Tucker Kraft on the active/PUP list to begin training camp. They both tore pectoral muscles in the spring, but Matt LaFleur didn’t expect them to miss much of training camp, if at all.

Related Players: Luke Musgrave

It doesn't seem like this will keep Kraft off the field by the time the regular season rolls around, but Musgrave may have already taken over the TE1 role by then. With how many young, ascending wide receivers Green Bay has, this tight end competition is likely to negate either TE for fantasy purposes, though each will be on streaming radars if the other misses any time.

Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave needed to be hospitalized after suffering a “significant” abdomen injury during Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

“He’s got a pretty significant injury. I think it speaks to his toughness,” LaFleur said Tuesday. “He didn’t say anything all game but then something came up and he called Flea (head athletic trainer Bryan Engel). He’s been in the hospital. It’s been pretty significant. This kid is as tough as they come.”

Coach Matt LaFleur said Musgrave played through the injury on Sunday but has since spent time in an area hospital. LaFleur said the Packers know the injury and Musgrave is now out of the hospital, the story went on to say. Obviously his status for Thursday is in doubt. Owners should continue to keep an eye on this.