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Breaking News / 2026-10-23Dan Campbell walks out of press conference over Sam LaPorta contract question
LaPorta skipped media access after citing injury risk.
Analysis / 2026-10-23Sam LaPorta cites injury risk in frustration over stalled Lions extension
Detroit tight end skipped media access after airing gripe
Breaking News / 2026-10-21LaPorta calls out Lions over stalled extension talks
Detroit sits 4-3 with trade deadline approaching
Breaking News / 2026-10-07LaPorta says Lions extension talks at stalemate
Tight end slated for 2027 free agency
Analysis / 2026-10-07Campbell downplays LaPorta contract stall with Lions
Tight end slated for 2027 free agency
Analysis / 2026-10-07Campbell dismisses LaPorta contract stall after best game
Tight end slated for 2027 free agency
Breaking News / 2026-10-04LaPorta touchdown pulls Lions within one score vs Panthers
Detroit trails 32-26 in live Sunday night game
Breaking News / 2026-10-04Lions, Sam LaPorta break off contract talks
The tight end is slated to hit free agency in 2027.
Injury Report / 2026-08-20Sam LaPorta's Week 1 status unclear after hip injury
He has missed multiple practices this week.
Injury Report / 2026-08-20Sam LaPorta out indefinitely after hip flare-up
Campbell says the season opener remains within reach
Injury Report / 2026-07-30LaPorta returns to practice fully cleared from back injury
Back surgery ended his 2025 season after nine games
Injury Report / 2026-07-22Lions TE Sam LaPorta fully cleared for training camp
He had back surgery for a herniated disc last season.