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Patriots re-sign safety Elliott Davison to practice squad, release veteran tight end

Prior to the kickoff of the regular season, the Green Bay Packers secured tight end Tucker Kraft with a four-year contract extension. The newly finalized agreement can reach a total value of $92 million and includes a signing bonus of $26.5 million.

The substantial financial commitment serves as recognition for the youthful South Dakota native, who has established himself among the premier rising talents at his position across the league.