Sam LaPorta: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 10

Lions hoping to get an under the radar, but big and much needed return from injury against the Rams

I don't know if anyone has noticed or not, but the Detroit Lions are struggling with tight end health right now. Sam LaPorta is out for the rest of the season, and there's a chance that Brock Wright could be, too.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 10

Early Predictions Regarding Lions Eligible For Contract Extensions

The Detroit Lions have four star player eligible for NFL contract extensions this offseason. Complicating matters is two are dealing with significant injuries.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 1

Skepticism about Bears runs high even after sound thumping of Eagles

The Bears' surge and upset of Philadelphia seems to have captured the imagination of their fans and some others around the football world. By and large, though, the Bears are given little chance of doing anything.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 22

Will Detroit Lions Offense Drastically Change Without Sam LaPorta?

The Detroit Lions may have to alter their offense to find success without tight end Sam Laporta. It is not likely the former second-round pick will play again this season, which could impact just how often Dan Campbell deploys 12-personnel.

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Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / November 21

Lions TE Sam LaPorta (back) likely out for season

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.

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For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / November 21

Sam LaPorta injury is huge loss for Lions, but not a crippling blow

LaPorta was the Lions’ third-leading receiver with a key role as a blocker.

Bengals' Zac Taylor gives huge Joe Burrow update for Patriots game

Packers star Josh Jacobs blames MetLife Stadium turf for injury

Ominous report surfaces on Bucky Irving

Aaron Rodgers explains his criteria for playing Sunday vs. Bears

Cardinals RT Jonah Williams to undergo season-ending surgery

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 20

Former player said what every Lions fan already knew about Sam LaPorta

The issues for the Detroit Lions' offense in Week 11 against the Philadelphia Eagles can't be pinned on a single person. Multiple players played a part in the struggles, and Dan Campbell's lack of restraint on fourth down only exacerbated things.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 18

Fantasy Football Week 12 Tight End PPR Rankings: Which TEs Should You Start?

Tight end rankings this week start with another gut punch ... the position was already thin, and now a couple of true difference-makers are gone. Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta just landed on injured reserve with a back issue, sidelining him for at least four games per ESPN.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 18

Raiders star TE Brock Bowers shatters Sam LaPorta’s NFL record amid MNF blowout

The Las Vegas Raiders entered Monday Night Football searching for momentum, but instead saw a lopsided game overshadow one of the biggest individual moments of their season.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / November 17

Lions 'hopeful' TE Sam LaPorta will return this season

The Lions’ offense lost a significant weapon when the team placed tight end Sam LaPorta on injured reserve this past Saturday. LaPorta will miss at least four games with a back injury, and it doesn’t seem certain that he’ll return this season.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 17

Lions’ Sam LaPorta injury draws cryptic outlook from Dan Campbell

The Detroit Lions did not have an ideal week. Apart from ending it with a 16-9 loss on Sunday at the hands of the reigning Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Detroit also learned that star tight end Sam LaPorta will not see action for at least a month.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / November 16

Lions Add Seasoned TE After Placing Sam LaPorta on Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions are in a strange predicament in their first year without former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. The offense hasn’t struggled by any

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 16

Lions set to turn to unlikely UDFA amid Sam LaPorta's visit to the IR

Dan Campbell revealed a bit of a surprise to Detroit Lions beat writers on Friday afternoon regarding what the team could be doing at the tight end position this weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / November 15