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Won't play at Philadelphia LaPorta (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Philadelphia.

Impact LaPorta handled his normal workload in last week's 44-22 win at Washington, but he didn't practice at all this week. No. 2 tight end Brock Wright (ankle) is listed as questionable, though Lions head coach Dan Campbell said earlier Friday that his trust in Wright is "sky high," per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site. If not Wright, the Lions will turn to veteran Ross Dwelley, who has 45 career receptions and 17 NFL starts to his name.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Sam LaPorta Concerns Grow Ahead of Looming Eagles Clash It's looking less likely that the Detroit Lions will have star tight end Sam LaPorta in their lineup when they face the Philadelphia Eagles...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Sam LaPorta injury update on Friday is more bad news for Lions TE's Week 11 status | Sporting News Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta's status for the Week 11 game is in serious doubt after head coach Dan Campbell revealed he wouldn't pra...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not practicing Friday LaPorta (back) isn't practicing Friday, Ben Raven of MLive.com reports.

Impact LaPorta hasn't practiced at all this week, which led reporters to ask Lions coach Dan Campbell on Friday about his trust in backup tight end Brock Wright. Campbell responded, "sky high," but he didn't shut the door on the possibility of LaPorta playing Sunday against the Eagles. It remains to be seen how the Lions list LaPorta on their final injury report Friday afternoon.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sam LaPorta Does Not Practice Again Thursday for Detroit The Detroit Lions may have a bit of a pressing concern as Sam LaPorta's back is apparently acting up. He has missed two straight practices.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • SI.COM

Sam LaPorta Injury Wrinkle Just Threw Wrench in Lions' Week 11 Plans With a crucial showdown vs. the Philadelphia Eagles looming, Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta's injury concerns are happening at the worst time.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Sam LaPorta Thursday injury update means it's officially time to be worried | Sporting News Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was once again on non-participant at practice on Thursday, which puts his status for the Week 11 game ag...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Still not practicing LaPorta (back) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact LaPorta has yet to mix into any drills this week due to a back injury, leaving him just one more chance to do so Friday before the Lions potentially make a ruling on his status for Sunday's game at Philadelphia. Fellow TE Brock Wright (ankle) upgraded from no activity Wednesday to limited Thursday, while Ross Dwelley, the only other player at the position on the active roster, has avoided the Lions' Week 11 injury report entirely.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions practice squad signing signals bad news for Sam LaPorta's SNF availability Detroit is adding to its practice squad once again ahead of Week 11.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Eagles host Lions on Sunday night in a matchup of NFC division leaders

The Eagles host the Lions on Sunday night in a matchup of NFC division leaders

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Will Sam LaPorta play in Week 11? Latest injury updates on Detroit Lions tight end | Sporting News Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was added to the injury report on Wednesday with a back issue, which leaves his Week 11 status in questi...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

DNP due to back injury LaPorta was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a back injury.

Impact Most Lions skill-position players take a back seat to RB Jahmyr Gibbs and WR Amon-Ra St. Brown in the pecking order for touches, but LaPorta still has put together a respectable 40-489-3 line on 49 targets through nine games this season. LaPorta will have two more opportunities to practice during Week 11 prep, but if he isn't able to Thursday or Friday, he could be at risk of missing his first contest of the campaign and second game overall in his two-plus years as a pro.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' TE Situation Behind Sam LaPorta Just Got More Interesting in Week 11 The Detroit Lions are starting to install their game plans for their upcoming matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. This...

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Dan Campbell plans to continue calling plays on offense as his Lions prepare for big test vs. Eagles

Dan Campbell isn’t under any illusions about next Sunday

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Perfect on five targets LaPorta recorded five receptions on five targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 44-22 win over the Commanders.

Impact LaPorta finished third on the team in targets behind both Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St.Brown, though he still managed to record at least five catches for the fourth time in his last five games. LaPorta logged a pair of 14-yard catches to account for most of his production, and he's now topped 50 receiving yards four times in the same five-game span. He'll remain a consistent part of the Detroit offense, but his upside will be limited on many occasions by Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Teammates help push Gibbs into end zone for his second TD Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs cut to the outside and bursts for a 13-yard touchdown run with the help of wide receiver Amon-Ra St....

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Season-best effort in win LaPorta brought in six of eight targets for 97 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact LaPorta tied for the team lead in receiving yards with a total that was also a season-high figure, and he checked in second in both receptions and targets. The talented tight end also rang up his third touchdown of the season -- all which have come within the last four games -- on a 40-yard grab to close out the opening possession of the contest. LaPorta has a solid 35-436-3 receiving line and at least five catches in three of the past four games heading into a Week 10 road matchup against the Commanders.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions HC Dan Campbell, QB Jared Goff Both Take Blame for Loss to Vikings

Dan Campbell tried to shoulder all the blame when it came to the Lions' loss to the Vikings, but QB Jared Goff wouldn't let him.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Lions HC Dan Campbell, QB Jared Goff Both Take Blame for Loss to Vikings

J.J. McCarthy throws for 2 TDs and runs for a score in his return as Vikings beat Lions 27-24

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: 40-yard TD on fourth down! LaPorta enters Beast Mode for six On a fourth-down play Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff deliver a strike down the seam to tight end Sam LaPorta who finishes a physical r...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • NFL.COM

Fantasy Football Week 8 Tight End PPR Rankings: Which TEs Should You Start? Injuries have David Njoku and Darren Waller in doubt for Week 8 action, whereas we know bye weeks will remove Sam LaPorta, Trey McBride, and...

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Is Sam LaPorta playing tonight? Why Lions tight end is off to quiet start in Week 7 | Sporting News Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been quiet early on in the Week 7 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here's a closer look at wha...

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Low volume on MNF LaPorta finished with three receptions on as many targets for 15 yards in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact LaPorta came out of Monday's primetime matchup with his worst receiving line of the season. The 24-year-old's targets and yardage both represented new lows in seven starts this year. LaPorta's dud comes on the heels of the tight end's best two fantasy outings in which he scored a touchdown apiece, so managers should hang tight through the Lions' upcoming bye week. Detroit resumes play against Minnesota on Nov. 2 in Week 9.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Week 7 MNF DraftKings Tight End Rankings: Cade Otton vs. Sam LaPorta vs. AJ Barner Compare Cade Otton, Sam LaPorta, and AJ Barner in the Week 7 Monday Night Football DraftKings slate with tight end rankings, matchup insight...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Impressive touchdown grab LaPorta recorded five receptions on six targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact LaPorta was one of the more effective pass catchers in the Detroit offense, delivering two key receptions. The first was a 26-yard catch and run to end the first quarter, which ultimately helped set up a touchdown. LaPorta caught a touchdown of his own early in the fourth quarter on an impressive one-handed, toe-tapping grab in the back of the end zone from four yards away. LaPorta has put together consecutive strong showings, combining to record 10 receptions for 147 yards and two touchdowns in his last two contests.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Eagles host Lions on Sunday night in a matchup of NFC division leaders

Dan Campbell plans to continue calling plays on offense as his Lions prepare for big test vs. Eagles

Lions HC Dan Campbell, QB Jared Goff Both Take Blame for Loss to Vikings

J.J. McCarthy throws for 2 TDs and runs for a score in his return as Vikings beat Lions 27-24