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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited to three catches Sunday LaPorta secured three of four targets for 26 yards in the Lions' 52-21 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Impact LaPorta had led the Lions' pass catchers in the Week 1 loss to the Packers, posting a 6-79-0 line on nine targets. LaPorta's numbers were therefore down across the board Sunday, but Jared Goff simply spread the ball around much more than he had against Green Bay. LaPorta's production will inevitably fluctuate from game to game given the number of weapons on Detroit, but he'll remain in play for a Week 3 road showdown against the Ravens on Monday night, Sept. 22 that could be a very tightly contested affair.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to three catches Sunday LaPorta secured three of four targets for 26 yards in the Lions' 52-21 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Impact LaPorta had led the Lions' pass catchers in the Week 1 loss to the Packers, posting a 6-79-0 line on nine targets. LaPorta's numbers were therefore down across the board Sunday, but Jared Goff spread the ball more than he had against Green Bay. LaPorta's production will inevitably fluctuate from game to game given the number of weapons on Detroit, but he'll remain in play for a Week 3 road showdown against the Ravens on Monday night, Sept. 22 that could be a very tightly contested affair.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sam LaPorta injury update: Lions' TE reportedly goes to locker room | Sporting News This isn't ideal.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Roehl on 1st NFL game Tight ends coach Tyler Roehl speaks to reporters about coaching in his first NFL game, TE Sam LaPorta, and improving the run game.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Leads Detroit pass catchers LaPorta recorded six receptions on nine targets for 79 yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Packers.

Impact LaPorta was the bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming offensive performance from Detroit, as he led the team in yards and finished second in targets. He also accounted for the team's longest play from scrimmage on a 32-yard catch and run to begin the second half. LaPorta isn't likely to consistently see nine targets as he shares looks with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, but he will be a key part of Detroit's offense -- particularly in the red zone.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Goff hits wide-open LaPorta for 32-yard catch & run The Detroit Lions open the second half with a 32-yard gain from quarterback Jared Goff to tight end Sam LaPorta on the team's first drive of...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions begin pursuit of third straight NFC North title as they visit Packers

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to full strength LaPorta (undisclosed) wasn't listed on the Lions' practice estimate Wednesday.

Impact Like most of the Lions' key players, LaPorta didn't play in the preseason, but he also tended to an undisclosed injury in mid-August. He's been back on the practice field since Aug. 19, though, and now is poised to resume his standing as the team's No. 1 TE, which equated to 60 catches (on 83 targets) for 726 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 regular-season games in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 25, 2025 • SI.COM

Returns to practice LaPorta (undisclosed) is participating in practice Tuesday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Impact LaPorta appears to have recovered from the minor undisclosed issue that forced him to sit out practice last Thursday. The standout third-year tight end is entrenched atop Detroit's depth chart, though he faces tough competition for touches due to the Lions' start-studded skill-position group, which also houses RBs Jahmyr Gibbs and Davit Montgomery, plus WRs Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Head coach Dan Campbell has held the starters out of preseason action thus far, so it remains to be seen whether LaPorta and the rest of the first-team offense will get a chance to log any reps during Saturday's exhibition finale against Houston.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions rookie edge rusher Hassanein out with pectoral injury

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AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Sam LaPorta expected to miss minimal time with an undisclosed injury The star tight end is expected to miss minimal time for the Lions.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

NFL training camp roundup: Highlights and storylines from Aug. 14 All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Sam LaPorta's undisclosed injury.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • PFF.COM

Sam LaPorta injury update: Latest news on Detroit Lions tight end's status | Sporting News Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was absent from practice on Thursday due to an injury. Here's the latest update on his status as the 202...

AUGUST 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions Tight End Will Miss 'Little Bit Of Time' Lions standout tight end Sam LaPorta sidelined with injury.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • SI.COM

Dealing with minor injury Lions coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that LaPorta will "miss a little bit of time" with a minor injury, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.

Impact LaPorta isn't practicing Thursday and presumably won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Dolphins. Campbell didn't provide details on the injury, only saying that it's nothing major and LaPorta will miss some practice time. The tight end otherwise seems to have been a full participant in Detroit's offseason program and training camp.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions put CB Ennis Rakestraw on IR with season-ending shoulder injury and sign TE Steven Stilianos.

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AUGUST 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 4, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

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No Ben Johnson, no problem? Lions say they 'can beat anyone across from us’

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JULY 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No Ben Johnson, no problem? Lions say they 'can beat anyone across from us’

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JULY 28, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

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JULY 23, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

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