Lions' Top Tight End Gets Huge Injury News
Summary
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully cleared to return to training after recovering from a herniated disc injury. He missed part of the 2025 season but is ready to join the team as training camp begins.Key Facts
- Sam LaPorta is a tight end for the Detroit Lions.
- He suffered a fully herniated disc last season and was placed on injured reserve in November.
- LaPorta had surgery called a microdiscectomy to fix the injury.
- He is now cleared to participate in training camp starting next week.
- LaPorta was drafted in 2023 in the second round from the University of Iowa.
- In his rookie year, he had 86 catches, 889 yards, and 10 touchdowns.
- Last season, he played 9 games with 40 catches, 489 yards, and 3 touchdowns.
- He will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season.
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