SAM LAPORTA NEWS

Lions' TE Situation Is Even Messier as Week 14 Begins The Detroit Lions have a tight end problem. Any team that loses a key contributor the caliber of Sam LaPorta is going to have that, but Detr...

2 DAYS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions are lucky to be above .500 after a disappointing 5-game stretch

Last year, the Detroit Lions went 15-2 and locked up the top seed in the NFC

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Fourth down woes on offense, defense costly for Lions in loss to Packers

Under coach Dan Campbell, the Detroit Lions have become synonymous with fourth down success

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Will Sam LaPorta return in Week 13? Latest injury update on Detroit Lions TE | Sporting News Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is recovering from a back injury he suffered a few weeks back. Here's what we know about his chances of...

NOVEMBER 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sam LaPorta's absence clears the runway for someone Lions fans want to see play Sam LaPorta's absence will hurt the Lions' offense, but with that comes potential opportunity for others.

NOVEMBER 23 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions' stealthy Sam LaPorta replacement is lurking on Raiders' practice squad Detroit doesn't have many options at this point.

NOVEMBER 23 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Is Sam LaPorta out for the season? Injury update, return timeline for Detroit Lions TE | Sporting News Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a back injury in Week 10 that required surgery and will keep him on the shelf for a long time....

NOVEMBER 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cowboys' Jake Ferguson has clear lane to Pro Bowl after latest injury news Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson has a clear lane to the Pro Bowl after the injury news about Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta.

NOVEMBER 22 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Deadspin | Lions TE Sam LaPorta (back) likely out for season Deadspin | Lions TE Sam LaPorta (back) likely out for season

NOVEMBER 22 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lions Forced to Put Extra Faith in Isaac TeSlaa The Detroit Lions might have to lean on rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa a bit more after likely losing star TE Sam LaPorta for the rest of the season...

NOVEMBER 21 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

3 Best Free Agent TEs Lions Can Sign With Sam LaPorta Season Likely Over Last weekend, the Detroit Lions announced that third-year tight end Sam LaPorta was placed on injured reserve due to a back injury. The stan...

NOVEMBER 21 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions TE Sam LaPorta likely out for season after having back surgery

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is likely out for the rest of the season after having back surgery

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Dan Campbell confirms Sam LaPorta injury news Lions fans feared was coming Dan Campbell confirmed that Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta will have season-ending surgery on his back.

NOVEMBER 21 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Losing Sam LaPorta Shakes Up More Than Just TE Situation for Lions The Detroit Lions will likely be without star TE Sam LaPorta for the rest of the year, and his absence will have an impact across the roster...

NOVEMBER 21 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Sam LaPorta likely done for season after shock Lions surgery update Sam LaPorta’s four-game stay on injured reserve will go on even longer.

NOVEMBER 21 • NYPOST.COM

Lions' brutal injury news just opened door to Bears running away with NFC North The Detroit Lions just delivered the news that TE Sam LaPorta is most likely done for the season, leaving the door open for the Chicago Bear...

NOVEMBER 21 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Sam LaPorta injury update reveals Detroit Lions TE is unlikely to return in 2025 | Sporting News Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is unlikely to play again this season after undergoing a back procedure, head coach Dan Campbell reveale...

NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Slim chance of return this season LaPorta (back) has undergone surgery, and head coach Dan Campbell described LaPorta's chances of returning this season as "very, very slim" Friday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free...

Impact LaPorta was placed on injured reserve Nov. 15. His earliest possible return date is Dec. 14, but Campbell's update suggests LaPorta will be out well beyond that point, most likely missing the remainder of the season. Campbell didn't completely shut the door on LaPorta returning, so the star tight end might make it back if the Lions put together a deep playoff run. Brock Wright and Ross Dwelley are the two remaining healthy options at the position on the roster.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lions host Giants, hoping to rebound after loss to Eagles

Detroit is out of the playoff picture for the first time since the end of the 2022 season, falling to third place in the NFC North and among teams in the hunt for a wild card

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Morton on the Giants Offensive coordinator John Morton speaks to the media about the Giants, taking care of the front, and the absence of TE Sam LaPorta.

NOVEMBER 20 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Former player said what every Lions fan already knew about Sam LaPorta It's no secret how impactful Sam LaPorta's absence was against the Eagles, but a former player's perspective has added a layer.

NOVEMBER 20 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions' Campbell won't stop going for it on fourth down after 0-for-5 performance against Eagles

Dan Campbell knows his aggressive play calling hurt the Detroit Lions in their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Lions' Latest on Sam LaPorta Only Leaves More Questions The Detroit Lions have been evasive when it comes to providing an exact timeline on a potential return for Sam LaPorta. This has led fans to...

NOVEMBER 17 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Sam LaPorta injury update from Lions leave TE's rest-of-season status in question | Sporting News Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is on injured reserve due to a back injury and head coach Dan Campbell wouldn't commit to LaPorta return...

NOVEMBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions' 4th-down flops, 3rd-down failures doom them in 16-9 loss in Philadelphia

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions struggled against the Philadelphia Eagles, losing 16-9 on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press