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NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 17
Detroit Lions Are Week 2 Betting Underdogs Against Buffalo Bills
Heading into Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, the Detroit Lions face another tough challenge, as the Buffalo Bills await Dan Campbell's squad. Detroit are currently 4.5-point underdogs against their AFC East opponent, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 15
Detroit Lions Have ‘Checked In’ on Blockbuster Trade
The Detroit Lions have reached out to the Pittsburgh Steelers about a potential trade for cornerback Joey Porter Jr., an NFL insider reported Monday, as Detroit looks to bolster a secondary that showed cracks in its season opener.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 13
Expect Lions to Target Reliable TE Heavily in New OC's Debut
Sunday marks the debut of new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. After three years holding that role for the Arizona Cardinals, Petzing comes to Detroit looking to elevate the performance of a number of talented playmakers.
The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Final Injury Report for Saints-Lions: Will Sam LaPorta, Alvin Kamara Play?
The Detroit Lions are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the New Orleans Saints in an NFC matchup during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Detroit enters Sunday’s game looking to grab a victory at home as the Lions look to start the season strong and bounce back after missing the playoffs last season.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 12
What Two Recent Contract Extensions Mean For Lions TE Sam LaPorta
A division rival of the Detroit Lions may have helped set up their next big move. On Saturday, a pair of teams including the Green Bay Packers and Las Vegas Raiders agreed to contract extensions with their respective tight ends, which is paving the way for the Lions to get a deal done with Sam LaPorta.
Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 10
One 2027 Free Agent That Would Transform the Panthers' Offense
The Carolina Panthers have much more talent right now than they had in previous seasons. The team addressed most of its biggest needs this offseason, like an edge rusher, linebacker, and offensive line.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 8
Lions Still Aiming For Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch Extensions
The Lions entered the 2026 offseason with four standout extension candidates. Two of them (linebacker Jack Campbell, then running back Jahmyr Gibbs) have managed to finalize lucrative long-term deals so far.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 8
Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Week 1 2026
The fantasy football expectations have soared for Brock Bowers. And many people think Colston Loveland will be a beast. But what kind of start will they have?
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 8
One overlooked number gives the Lions a huge advantage in Sam LaPorta contract talks
LaPorta has already proved he’s an elite tight end. A remarkably manageable 2027 option means Detroit can spend this season evaluating something else. The Detroit Lions are going to have to make a Sam LaPorta decision relatively soon.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 6
Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch Contract Years Loom Over Lions 2026 Season
Since Brad Holmes took over as the general manager of the Detroit Lions in 2021, he has placed an emphasis on rewarding his players, mostly homegrown, with long-term contract extensions.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 25
Insider eases concerns about Lions’ Sam LaPorta’s Week 1 status
Concerns about Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta surged earlier this week following reports that a nagging hip injury could threaten his availability for the regular season opener against the New Orleans Saints.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 20
Sam LaPorta's injury is troubling for the Detroit Lions
Tight end Sam LaPorta played in only nine games last season for the Detroit Lions. He's now at risk for missing time in 2026.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 20
Lions TE Sam LaPorta ‘Sidelined Indefinitely’
After missing a total of one game in his first two seasons, Lions tight end Sam LaPorta went through an injury-wrecked year in 2025. LaPorta played in the Lions’ first nine games, but he missed their last eight after undergoing season-ending back surgery in November.
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / August 20
Lions TE Sam LaPorta nursing hip injury, Week 1 status uncertain
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta's availability for the team's season opener is in question, coach Dan Campbell announced Thursday. Campbell said the team is being cautious after LaPorta recently suffered an injury following a hit to his hip.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 12
Lions Not Close On Extensions With TE Sam LaPorta, S Brian Branch; Latest On Jahmyr Gibbs’ Extension
In extending Jack Campbell and Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions have checked off two key contract items from their offseason to-do list. While both first-rounders from Detroit’s impact 2023 draft class have been paid, the second-rounders — Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch — are entering contract years.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 10
We did the math on the Lions paying Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta after Jahmyr Gibbs. The answer is almost ridiculous
Detroit Lions fans keep asking how Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta get paid after Jahmyr Gibbs. We ran the cap math, built the projections and tested the scenario.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / July 30
Lions' Sam LaPorta Lands in Familiar Spot in Latest NFL Tight End Rankings
The Detroit Lions will be banking on tight end Sam LaPorta to post a bounce-back season in 2026. Back surgery limited LaPorta to just nine games last year, but the Iowa product is fully healthy at training camp and is ready to return as a difference-maker in the passing attack for quarterback Jared Goff.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / July 21
Lions TE Sam LaPorta Cleared For Training Camp
Sam LaPorta is expected to be ready for training camp. The Lions tight end was fully medically cleared earlier this month and should be a participant when Detroit’s training camp opens in August, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 21
Lions TE Sam LaPorta Expected To Be Full Go For Training Camp
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Lions TE Sam LaPorta was fully cleared from surgery for a herniated disc in his back earlier this month and is expected
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 18
Sam LaPorta Indicates Desire for Change at Ford Field
The FIFA World Cup being hosted in North America has added to a debate about playing surfaces in NFL stadiums. There were new playing surfaces installed at the stadiums that were utilized for the world's biggest soccer tournament, with FIFA putting in natural grass for the soccer games.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / June 26
Dan Campbell, Lions urged to extend two fan favorites before it's too late
The Detroit Lions have quite a few fan favorites on the team's roster.
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 5
Blockbuster trade proposal sends Lions fan favorite to Chiefs to replace Travis Kelce
It would be a blow to the Lions to lose him but also benefit the Chiefs as they seek to replace Kelce.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / May 23, 2025
Lions' Sam LaPorta makes big statement about inconsistent 2024 season
While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Sam LaPorta clarified that he's fine with the numbers he produced this past season.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 29, 2025
Sam LaPorta's fantasy outlook is on an obvious upswing for 2025
Typically, a 60-catch season with over 700 yards and seven touchdowns wouldn't land as all that disappointing for a second-year NFL tight end. But when you set the records Sam LaPorta did and finish as the TE1 in fantasy football as a rookie, anything less lands as an underachievement.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 18, 2025
Watch: Lions TE Sam LaPorta makes absurd one-handed TD catch vs. Commanders
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff should thank second-year tight end Sam LaPorta for bailing him out on a key play in Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Washington Commanders.
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