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Lions may use NFL draft to address needs at offensive tackle and edge rusher

The Detroit Lions were not very aggressive in NFL free agency, choosing to save salary cap space to sign some key players to long-term extensions

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sam LaPorta Is Top Trade Bait for Lions Ahead of the NFL Draft The Detroit Lions still have a decision to make about Sam LaPorta. He's coming off a major injury, and with a new offensive coordinator in t...

6 DAYS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

2026 NFL Offseason: Who's Next In Line To Be Highest-Paid At Each Position?

After a record deal for Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who's next to reset the market? We identify a player at each position.

APRIL 1 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Offseason: Who's Next In Line To Be Highest-Paid At Each Position?

Competing evaluations of Sam LaPorta's stock say it all about his fantasy outlook Sam LaPorta has settled into certain territory as a fantasy tight end, but where things go from here has become a question.

MARCH 23 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Sam LaPorta Concerns Possibly Forcing Lions' Hand to Draft TE Insurance The Detroit Lions might want to consider the idea of drafting a tight end with Sam LaPorta coming off a back injury and entering a contract...

MARCH 22 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions' FA Signing Takes Some Wind Out of Brock Wright's Sails Brock Wright's spot behind Sam LaPorta could be in jeopardy with Tyler Conklin reportedly signing with the Detroit Lions last week.

MARCH 16 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Sam LaPorta could be the next extension up after Jahmyr Gibbs' upcoming payday One of Detroit's many great draft picks is now extension eligible

MARCH 16 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

PFF reveals another reason Sam LaPorta is uniquely important to Lions' offense Sam LaPorta's absence was noticeable last season, and we have another reason he's so important to the Lions' offense.

FEBRUARY 28 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions get good news on Sam LaPorta trade rumors | Sporting News Detroit still has a strong offense.

FEBRUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Shane Zylstra's Exit Looks Guaranteed Due to Lions' Roster Crunch Heading into free agency, the Detroit Lions have an abundance of talent in their tight room. They have Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, Zach Horto...

FEBRUARY 16 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Momentum Building for Lions' Sam LaPorta to Rebound from Back Injury Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta's chances of successfully rebounding from injury look great after the team's latest coaching decisions.

FEBRUARY 6 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Amon Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell talk about how Lions can reach the Super Bowl stage Trey McBride: Lions TE Sam LaPorta 'going to eat' with OC Drew Petzing

FEBRUARY 5 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions Can't Afford to Take Unnecessary Sam LaPorta Risk This Offseason The Detroit Lions have a new offensive coordinator in town, and no one might be happier about that than Sam LaPorta. Drew Petzing worked won...

JANUARY 30 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Brad Holmes just saw an unexpected name linked to Lions in free agency Detroit could make a sneakily great signing in free agency that helps Sam LaPorta with his recovery.

JANUARY 30 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

New Lions OC Drew Petzing could take Sam LaPorta's game to the next level The Detroit Lions’ hiring of Drew Petzing this week as their next offensive coordinator drew some outrage from Lions fans on the internet, s...

JANUARY 24 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions predicted to sign explosive $52 million tight end as Sam LaPorta running mate | Sporting News The Detroit Lions have a need at tight end going into the 2026 offseason and one analyst predicts general manager Brad Holmes will make a sp...

JANUARY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions' Sam LaPorta Situation May Be Essential to Drew Petzing Hire The Detroit Lions' situation with Sam LaPorta may have inspired their decision to hire Drew Petzing as their next offensive coordinator.

JANUARY 19 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions writer proposes a reunion that could buy Sam LaPorta more recovery time The Lions can embrace a league-wide personnel trend by entertaining this noteworthy reunion.

JANUARY 19 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions' Sam LaPorta details back injury that ended his 2025 season prematurely Sam LaPorta spoke to reporters for the first time since his back injury, and he gave previously unknown details about it.

JANUARY 9 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Planning to be ready for camp LaPorta said Monday that he will enter the next phase of his rehab from back surgery this week and anticipates being fully cleared in advance of training camp, Richard Silva of The...

Impact The 24-year-old tight end ended up missing the Lions' final eight games of the season after he suffered a herniated disk in a Nov. 9 win over the Commanders. LaPorta said that he was initially hopeful to avoid a stint on injured reserve and return to action in 2-to-3 weeks after suffering the injury, but after further deliberation, he and the Lions decided that opting for surgery was the best long-term course of action. Six weeks removed from his procedure, LaPorta appears to be progressing as anticipated, and while he may not be ready to take contact in OTAs this spring, he expressed optimism that he'll be able to be "up, running around" during those workouts. LaPorta will be eligible for an extension when the new league year begins in March, and retaining the tight end on a long-term deal will likely be a priority for Detroit after he averaged 4.4 receptions and 50.1 receiving yards per game while scoring 20 total touchdowns in 42 appearances through his first three NFL seasons.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

LaPorta on recovering from injury TE Sam Laporta speaks to reporters on locker clean-out day about the injury that ended his 2025 season and his recovery thus far.

JANUARY 6 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Sam LaPorta Just Helped Clear the Clouds Over Lions' TE Situation The Detroit Lions have a ton of things that need to be changed this offseason in terms of the roster but on locker room clean out day, tight...

JANUARY 6 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

LaPorta talks return timeline, 2026 expectations Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was happy with how his 2025 season was progressing before the back injury and he hopes to come back an e...

JANUARY 6 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Missing playoffs, Lions fall short of expectations and preseason predictions for Campbell's team

By missing the NFL playoffs, the Detroit Lions did not meet their expectations or preseason predictions

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Sam LaPorta injury update from Lions offers concerning outlook for 2026 | Sporting News The Detroit Lions provided an injury update on tight end Sam LaPorta and it shows the veteran might not be cleared until training camp 2026.

JANUARY 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Lions may use NFL draft to address needs at offensive tackle and edge rusher

2026 NFL Offseason: Who's Next In Line To Be Highest-Paid At Each Position?

Missing playoffs, Lions fall short of expectations and preseason predictions for Campbell's team