Tight end Sam LaPorta was on pace to potentially reach some of the lofty numbers he put up as a record-setting rookie in 2023 before a back injury derailed his 2025 season. LaPorta said the injury ...

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta underwent a surgical procedure on his back and is unlikely to return this season, head coach Dan Campbell announced Friday. LaPorta missed three days of practice ...

Sam LaPorta has been one of the Lions' go-to targets this season and his absence is a significant blow to the offense. Michael Reaves / Getty Images Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell held out hope ...

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that tight end Sam LaPorta will likely miss the rest of the year. Campbell told the media in his Friday press conference that LaPorta had surgery to ...

The Detroit Lions suffered a potentially detrimental loss on the offensive side of the ball on Friday afternoon. Prior to Detroit’s Week 11 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Star tight end Sam LaPorta ...

Sam LaPorta’s season could be over. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday, Nov. 21, that LaPorta recently underwent back surgery and likely will miss the rest of the year, including today's ...

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was a consistent and important part of the Lions' passing game, but he was placed on IR before Week 11's matchup against the Eagles. While he will be eligible to ...

Detroit Lions tight end Sam Laporta (87) runs to score a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 ...