What happened: The Detroit Lions have received trade inquiries regarding tight end Sam LaPorta ahead of the deadline, per ESPN. Inquiring teams came away with the impression that Detroit intends to keep him. The Lions plan to work toward an eventual long-term contract extension with LaPorta.

Why it matters: Detroit holds the NFC No. 6 seed at 6-2 after winning four consecutive games. Retaining LaPorta preserves continuity in the passing attack as the Lions push for playoff positioning. Moving a starting tight end would disrupt an offense coming off a 19-9 victory over Miami.

What to watch: The NFL trade deadline arrives Tuesday. Detroit will monitor remaining market activity after previously acquiring safety Andre Cisco.