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Sam LaPorta

#87 TE / Detroit Lions / EXP: 4YRS Height: 6-3 Weight: 245 lb Age: 25 College: Iowa Bye 6

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  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Lions' Sam LaPorta: Shut down in Week 7 win

    Sam LaPorta caught one of two targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Packers.It wasn't a happy Tight Ends Day for LaPorta, who had his worst performance of the season despite the fact that Jared Goff threw for over 300 yards. Even with the quiet afternoon, LaPorta still sports a 28-334-3 line on 39 targets through six games, keeping him on pace for a new career high in receiving yards. He faces another tough challenge in Week 8 versus the dominant defense of the undefeated Vikings.

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    Lions' Sam LaPorta: Leads air attack in lopsided victory

    Sam LaPorta brought in all five of his targets for 88 yards and a touchdown in the Detroit Lions' 45-21 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.The athletic tight end was a constant presence in the air attack during the high-scoring victory, and he finished with a season-high yardage total that also set the pace for the Lions on the afternoon. LaPorta also contributed his third touchdown of the campaign -- and his second in as many games -- with a 38-yard grab in the second quarter. LaPorta has his two highest yardage tallies of the season in the last two games, which affords him plenty of momentum heading into the Week 6 bye that precedes a Week 7 divisional showdown at home against the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 25.

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    Lions' Sam LaPorta: Season-best numbers in loss

    Sam LaPorta brought in eight of 13 targets for 84 yards and a touchdown in the Detroit Lions' 32-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday night.LaPorta turned in season-high numbers across all three components of his receiving line, and he added his second touchdown of the campaign on an eight-yard grab with 3:38 remaining to bring the Lions within six points. LaPorta has had a steady role through the first four games of the season, netting a 22-228-2 line on 32 targets. It's worth noting many of LaPorta's receptions have had an impact, as he's produced 12 first downs and already has three catches of 20-plus yards heading into a Week 5 road matchup against the Cardinals next Sunday.

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    Lions' Sam LaPorta: Breaks off contract negotiations

    Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions have broken off contract talks after several weeks of discussions, and the tight end now is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2027, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.LaPorta's 2025 campaign came to an abbreviated end after Week 10 due to a back injury, for which he underwent surgery in mid-November. He then operated with limitations in the final phases of the offseason program before receiving full clearance at the start of training camp. Through three games in 2026, LaPorta has put together a 14-144-1 line on 19 targets, ranking third on the team in all four categories behind WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and RB Jahmyr Gibbs.

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    Lions' Sam LaPorta: Three grabs in Week 3 win

    Sam LaPorta caught three of four targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets.The fourth-year tight end had his quietest game of the season, as five different Detroit Lions saw at least three targets from Jared Goff on the afternoon. LaPorta has been a complementary piece of an offense dominated by Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown in the early going, producing a 14-144-1 line on 19 targets through three contests. LaPorta will look to step up his numbers in Week 4 on the road against the Panthers.

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    Lions' Sam LaPorta: Scores first TD of '26 in loss

    Sam LaPorta brought in six of seven targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in the Detroit Lions' 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday.The fourth-year tight end was one of Jared Goff's primary targets Thursday, finishing tied for second in receptions while checking in third in both receiving yards and targets. LaPorta also recorded his first touchdown catch of the season on a one-yard grab early in the fourth quarter, and over the first two games of the new campaign, he's encouragingly been targeted 15 times and parlayed those opportunities into 11 receptions for 100 yards and the TD. LaPorta should remain a key complementary option during a Week 3 home matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Sept. 27.

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    Lions' Sam LaPorta: Five grabs in OT win over NO

    Sam LaPorta caught five of eight targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 31-30 overtime win over the Saints.The tight end finished second to Amon-Ra St. Brown in receiving yards on the day while tying Jahmyr Gibbs for second in catches. Back trouble limited LaPorta to just nine games in 2025, but his pace during those games would have resulted in a career-high 924 receiving yards, so staying healthy will be key to his fortunes this season. LaPorta will look to make a bigger impact in Week 2 on the road against the Bills.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Lions' Sam LaPorta: Not listed on injury report

    Sam LaPorta (hip) is not listed on the Detroit Lions' Week 1 injury report Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.LaPorta missed the Lions' final eight games last season with a back injury and then dealt with a hip issue this summer. He returned to practice in late August and is ready to go for Sunday's season opener against the Saints. LaPorta is expected to compete with Jameson Williams for targets behind alpha WR1 Amon-Ra St. Brown this season, and the tight end will likely be a big a presence in the red zone.

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    Lions' Sam LaPorta: Sees no action in preseason

    Sam LaPorta (hip) didn't play in any of the Detroit Lions' preseason contests.LaPorta was rested in the team's exhibition opener, but a hip injury suffered in practice kept him on the sideline for the final two preseason games. He was able to return to drills as of Aug. 25, but it's unclear if he's put the issue behind him. LaPorta is entering the final year of his rookie contract, so he has every incentive to be as healthy as possible for a Week 1 matchup with the Saints on Sunday, Sept. 13.

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    Lions' Sam LaPorta: Practicing Tuesday

    Sam LaPorta (hip) returned to practice Tuesday, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.Coach Dan Campbell said last Thursday that LaPorta was tending to a hip injury, and his status for the regular-season opener wasn't guaranteed. Considering the tight end was back on the practice field less than a week later, he's trending in a positive direction. LaPorta still has more than two weeks to get cleared for Week 1.

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