Sam LaPorta Back, Ready to Dominate | Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

Sam LaPorta is back at full speed after a brutal back injury cut his 2023 season short, and the Detroit Lions are thrilled to have their Pro Bowl tight end back in the fold. A second-round rookie sensation who broke career records in his first year, LaPorta still ranked elite among NFL tight ends even with just nine games played last season. His red-zone dominance and clutch touchdown production make him a game-changer — and the Lions’ offense looks infinitely better with him on the field. As he enters his fourth season and the final year of his contract, the pressure’s on Detroit to lock him…