Sam LaPorta
NFL Injury Report

Sam LaPorta Injury Status

Detroit Lions • TE
Latest Injury Status
questionable
Q

LaPorta was rested in the team's exhibition opener, but a hip injury suffered in practice kept him on the sideline for the final two preseason games. He was able to return to drills as of Aug. 25, but it's unclear if he's put the issue behind him. LaPorta is entering the final year of his rookie contract, so he has every incentive to be as healthy as possible for a Week 1 matchup with the Saints on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Injury Details

Body Part
Hip
Location
Leg
Side
Not Specified
Expected Return
Sep 13, 2026

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Sam LaPorta Injury History

September 7, 2026
questionable • Hip
Not Specified
LaPorta (hip) didn't play in any of the Lions' preseason contests.
September 4, 2026
questionable • Hip
Not Specified
LaPorta (hip) returned to practice Tuesday, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
August 25, 2026
questionable • Hip
Not Specified
LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury, and head coach Dan Campbell wouldn't commit Thursday to the tight end being available for Week 1 against the Saints, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
August 20, 2026
active
LaPorta did not play in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Bengals.

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