Lions Have Received Calls On TE Sam LaPorta

LaPorta has seemed frustrated with Detroit recently and it appears as if he would entertain the idea of testing free agency.

LaPorta, 25, was named first-team All-Big Ten in 2022 following his senior season at Iowa before the Lions selected him in the second round with the No. 34 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.

He’s entering the final year of a four-year, $9,465,990 rookie contract that includes a $3,884,356 signing bonus and is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in 2027. 

In 2026, LaPorta has appeared in eight games for the Lions and recorded 35 receptions on 49 targets for 399 yards and three touchdowns.  

We’ll have more on LaPorta as the news becomes available.