Packers tight end Tucker Kraft returned to 11-on-11 work Monday for the first time since he suffered a torn ACL last November. Kraft made it clear that he remains on a pitch count, but still expects to play in the season opener in Minnesota. 

Plus, Kraft explained why he's still pushing the limits physically, while waiting for a new contract. (Obviously, not everyone would approach Kraft's situation the same way.) 

Meanwhile, cornerback Keisean Nixon finds himself in an "open competition" for his job. For which he had some interesting comments, to say the least...

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft returned to 11-on-11 work Monday for the first time since he suffered a torn ACL last November. Kraft made it clear that he remains on a pitch count, but still expects to play in the season opener in Minnesota.&nbsp;
Plus, Kraft explained why he's still pushing the limits physically, while waiting for a new contract. (Obviously, not everyone would approach Kraft's situation the same way.)&nbsp;
Meanwhile, cornerback Keisean Nixon finds himself in an "open competition" for his job. For which he had some interesting comments, to say the least...

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Marques Eversoll hosts "Better Call Eversoll," weekday afternoons from 2-4 PM in Green Bay, WI. Heavy on Packers &amp; Wisconsin sports, and always keeping things interesting &amp; creative -- not just reading the news.