Sam LaPorta - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Week 1 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Tight Ends Lions TE Sam LaPorta has a favorable matchup vs. the Saints at home in Week 1.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

George Kittle, Sam LaPorta and more TE injury updates going into Week 1 The latest updates on the Week 1 statuses of George Kittle, Sam LaPorta and other tight ends around the NFL.

1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Sees no action in preseason LaPorta (hip) didn't play in any of the Lions' preseason contests.

Impact LaPorta was rested in the team's exhibition opener, but a hip injury suffered in practice kept him on the sideline for the final two preseason games. He was able to return to drills as of Aug. 25, but it's unclear if he's put the issue behind him. LaPorta is entering the final year of his rookie contract, so he has every incentive to be as healthy as possible for a Week 1 matchup with the Saints on Sunday, Sept. 13.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lions GM teases extensions for both Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch Lions general manager Brad Holmes teased extensions for a couple of star players in Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta.

5 DAYS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Sam LaPorta's return to Lions' training camp just reignited an unsettled battle The last preseason game may decide what happens at tight end.

AUGUST 28 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta, OL Return to Practice, 3 Leave Early Ahead of final 2026 season preseason game, two players have returned from injury.

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

Practicing Tuesday LaPorta (hip) returned to practice Tuesday, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Coach Dan Campbell said last Thursday that LaPorta was tending to a hip injury, and his status for the regular-season opener wasn't guaranteed. Considering LaPorta was back on the practice field less than a week later, he seemingly is trending in a more positive direction, and the tigh end still has more than two weeks before the Lions will log an official Week 1 practice.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sam LaPorta's injury could make Lions' Jackson Meeks choice look genius in hindsight The beginning of the regular season in the NFL is two weeks away, and teams are beginning to take shape. The Detroit Lions will be without s...

AUGUST 25 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Sam LaPorta injury update reignites focus on Lions TE2 competition Depending on Sam LaPorta's status, the Lions could again be relying on another tight end to start the NFL season.

AUGUST 21 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Sam LaPorta injury: Lions HC Dan Campbell drops update on star TE's 'aggravated hip' issue during training camp Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that tight end Sam LaPorta's hip injury has become "aggravated.

AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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AUGUST 21 • FOX SPORTS

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Deadspin | Lions TE Sam LaPorta nursing hip injury, Week 1 status uncertain Deadspin | Lions TE Sam LaPorta nursing hip injury, Week 1 status uncertain

AUGUST 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lions' new-look offense can't afford to rely on Sam LaPorta after latest injury Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has proven he's an excellent player when healthy, but he's struggled to stay healthy enough to be truly...

AUGUST 20 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta hurts hip, cornerback Ennis Rakestraw injures lower leg

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is out with a hip injury and cornerback Ennis Rakestraw might be sidelined with a lower-leg injury

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Will Sam LaPorta play Week 1? Lions provide update on TE's hip injury Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Will he be able to play in Week 1? Here are the lates...

AUGUST 20 • USATODAY.COM

Sports doctor delivers Sam LaPorta fantasy outlook as Lions TE returns from significant back injury in 2025 Sam LaPorta is going off draft boards as fantasy football's No.

AUGUST 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Detroit Lions Offer Unfortunate Injury Updates on Sam LaPorta, Ben Bartch Latest injury news on Sam LaPorta, Ben Bartch missing Detroit Lions practice.

AUGUST 20 • SI.COM

Dealing with hip injury, per coach LaPorta (hip) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Commanders, and head coach Dan Campbell wouldn't commit Thursday to the tight end being available for Week 1 again...

Impact LaPorta took a hit to his hip in practice. Campbell is optimistic that LaPorta's injury isn't serious, but the team will have more information after seeing how LaPorta responds to a few days of rest. "I feel like we'll be OK, but I don't know," Campbell said regarding LaPorta's status for the Sept. 13 regular-season opener against the Saints, per Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions TE Misses Wednesday Practice, Jameson Williams Returns Detoit Lions were without their top tight end Sam LaPorta on Wednesday afternoon.

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

Rested during exhibition opener LaPorta did not play in Thursday night' preseason opener against the Bengals.

Impact LaPorta joined Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams in street clothes for the exhibition. LaPorta is looking for a bounce-back season in 2026 after battling a back issue that limited him to just nine regular-season contests last season. He's expected to slot in as the third or fourth option in this Detroit offense under new OC Drew Petzing.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' next order of business after Jahmyr Gibbs extension is clear Now that the Detroit Lions have gotten yet another contract extension done, star tight end Sam LaPorta should be next in line for a big deal...

AUGUST 8 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Sam LaPorta is a perfect trade candidate but the Lions shouldn't even consider a move Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has found himself in trade rumors, but it would be a bad decision if the franchise actually moved him be...

AUGUST 7 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Sam LaPorta to Ian Rapoport: Lions have 'a lot to prove' in 2026 season 'Back Together Weekend' Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta discusses his recovery process and shares what it means to be back on the field as he prepares for the s...

AUGUST 2 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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JULY 31 • SI.COM

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Lions tight end Sam LaPorta hurts hip, cornerback Ennis Rakestraw injures lower leg