Coach Campbell gives an update on Sam LaPorta https://t.co/mMdZwYfIqg Via @Lions on X

What happened: LaPorta is resting after the hip issue surfaced earlier this week. Coach Campbell expressed optimism about the tight end's longer-term outlook.

Why it matters: The setback interrupts LaPorta's preseason work less than a month after he was fully cleared from a back injury. His absence limits his preparation for the upcoming 2026 season.

What to watch: LaPorta's return to practice will be the next checkpoint.

Sources

  • @Lions