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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 23
Why Lions Hiring Drew Petzing Benefits Sam LaPorta
The Detroit Lions have found the next voice to lead their offense, and their newest hire may benefit one specific area most of all. Earlier this week, the Lions and head coach Dan Campbell reportedly hired former Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to replace John Morton in the same role.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6
NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Sam LaPorta, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions
Bears QB Caleb Williams said that HC Ben Johnson has been great as a players’ coach and he’s been a player’s advocate since he was hired. “We know that he loves us as people, us as humans, and he loves us as players,” Williams said, via ESPN.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 5
Sam LaPorta Shares Why Decision Made to Have Back Surgery
The Detroit Lions have wrapped up their post-season media availability on Monday, and that gave local reporters a chance to speak with tight end Sam LaPorta.
The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz
How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 1
When Are Detroit Lions Targeting Return For TE Sam LaPorta?
On Wednesday, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered a cautiously optimistic update on tight end Sam LaPorta, emphasizing progress while also noting the third-year pro is not fully healed from the back injury that prematurely ended his 2025 season.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 1
Packers’ Tucker Kraft has wordless reaction to Madden NFL 26 snub
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft had a rough ending to his 2025 NFL campaign. Kraft was on pace to become just the first-ever Green Bay tight end
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 20
Looking ahead to a potential Bears top seed and playoff scenarios
It's easy to look at the playoff scenario and fall into a panic over what could happen to the Bears with a second loss Saturday night to Green Bay. It's also not difficult to look at their situation and see a team with a good chance to emerge not with the No.
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.
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.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
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 / 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.
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.
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 / 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 / Pro Football Rumors / November 15
Lions offense takes major hit after Sam LaPorta update
The injuries continue to pile up in Detroit.
Detroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / November 14
Detroit Lions Tight End Sam LaPorta Ruled Out For Week 11
Hold your fantasy football lineups, Lions fans. That collective groan you just heard was the sound of Detroit officially ruling out star Tight End Sam LaPorta for Sunday’s clash against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 14
Lions Rule Out TE Sam LaPorta From Week 11, Among Four Players
The Detroit Lions officially ruled out CB Terrion Arnold, S Kerby Joseph, TE Sam LaPorta, and DE Josh Paschal from Week 11. It’s a tough break for Detroit’s
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 4
Analyst expects some déjà vu for Sam LaPorta fantasy managers in 2025
The moment he became a Detroit Lion in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Sam LaPorta became the best tight end on the team. He followed by setting multiple single-season records for a Lions' tight end, and setting the NFL record (since reset by Brock Bowers) for catches by a rookie tight end (86).
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / May 23
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
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.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / November 11, 2024
Lions should continue strong season despite minor Sam LaPorta injury
The Detroit Lions are facing an injury concern ahead of their Week 11 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, as tight end Sam LaPorta deals with a shoulder issue.
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