Sam LaPorta

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta found himself in the headlines recently when he offered an unfiltered opinion on the lack of a new contract beyond this current season on the “Pardon My Take” podcast, implying that if the Lions won’t pay him, then he’ll go elsewhere to get what he feels is a fair […] The post Adam Schefter Reveals New Twist In Sam LaPorta’s Standoff With Lions appeared first on HEAVY.

Lions OC Offers Brief Answer on Potential Sam LaPorta Contract Distraction

Oct 22, 2026 @ 5:12pm

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing addressed Sam LaPorta one day after the tight end's comments on his contract. The post Lions OC Offers Brief Answer on Potential Sam LaPorta Contract Distraction appeared first on HEAVY.

‘That’s Where He’s Bitter’ — Ex-NFL QB Points Out Packers’ $75M Move That May Have Led to Sam LaPorta’s Complaint With Lions

Oct 22, 2026 @ 4:27pm

Football > NFL > Detroit Lions > Green Bay Packers

Pro Football Network

Chris Simms connects Sam LaPorta’s frustration with the Lions to Tucker Kraft’s $75 million Packers extension and Detroit’s spending decisions.

Detroit Lions Star Tight End Sam Laporta Goes Scorched Earth On Team Over Lack Of Contract Extension

Oct 22, 2026 @ 10:36am

BroBible

When the Detroit Lions used the 34th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Sam LaPorta, a tight end out of Iowa, they couldn’t have imagined how well it would work out. In his rookie season, LaPorta caught 86 passes for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns and was named second-team All-Pro. While his numbers tapered off in the […] The post Detroit Lions Star Tight End Sam Laporta Goes Scorched Earth On Team Over Lack Of Contract Extension appeared first on BroBible.

5 best trade deadline landing spots for Sam LaPorta if Lions don’t extend Pro Bowl TE – Sportskeeda

Oct 22, 2026 @ 12:22am

Sportskeeda

5 best trade deadline landing spots for Sam LaPorta if Lions don’t extend Pro Bowl TE Sportskeeda

Sam LaPorta Admits Frustration Over Future With Detroit Lions – The Spun

Oct 21, 2026 @ 6:35pm

The Spun

Sam LaPorta Admits Frustration Over Future With Detroit Lions The Spun

Sam LaPorta fumes over Lions contract talks: ‘Break my f–king back for the team’

Oct 21, 2026 @ 4:17pm

NY Post Sports

LaPorta, in the final season of his rookie deal, stated he'd be comfortable taking his show elsewhere in 2027.

3 Sam LaPorta trades the Lions would have to consider, including one that solves their biggest problem – A to Z Sports

Oct 21, 2026 @ 2:27pm

3 Sam LaPorta trades the Lions would have to consider, including one that solves their biggest problem A to Z Sports

Sam LaPorta just said what he’s been feeling about the Lions, and Detroit should probably take it seriously, because it is not good at all – A to Z Sports

Oct 21, 2026 @ 12:47pm

Sam LaPorta just said what he’s been feeling about the Lions, and Detroit should probably take it seriously, because it is not good at all A to Z Sports

Top 5 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates At Tight End In 2026

Aug 18, 2026 @ 4:36pm

Football > NFL > Cleveland Browns > Detroit Lions > Indianapolis Colts > New York Giants > Washington Commanders

ClutchPoints

Fantasy football is in the air with the 2026 NFL season less than one month away. Now is the perfect time for fantasy football managers to start assembling their big boards before (most) drafts start later this month. Tight ends can be incredibly valuable in fantasy football, even if they aren’t on an elite team […] The post Top 5 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates At Tight End In 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ex-Lions TE Signs With Fifth NFL Team in the Last Year

Jul 24, 2026 @ 11:34pm

Football > NFL > Carolina Panthers > Cleveland Browns > Denver Broncos > Detroit Lions > Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Former Detroit Lions tight end Caden Prieskorn signed with the Carolina Panthers, his fifth NFL team in the last year. The post Ex-Lions TE Signs With Fifth NFL Team in the Last Year appeared first on HEAVY.

NFL insider just dropped an extremely encouraging update on Lions tight end Sam LaPorta’s back – A to Z Sports

May 22, 2026 @ 3:19pm

NFL insider just dropped an extremely encouraging update on Lions tight end Sam LaPorta’s back A to Z Sports

Jared Goff Has No Excuses After Lions Supporting Cast Ranking

May 22, 2026 @ 1:29pm

The Detroit Lions have the fifth-best supporting cast in the NFL. Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports ranked the best groups for any quarterback to be supported by, and the Lions cracked the top five.The debate in Detroit has raged on about how good Jared Goff is, and this will add fuel to the fire that […] The post Jared Goff Has No Excuses After Lions Supporting Cast Ranking appeared first on HEAVY.

Lions Predicted to Cut Ties With $10.5 Million Player

Apr 29, 2026 @ 9:23am

The Detroit Lions have decisions to make following the 2026 NFL draft, and one will have to be about cutting players. The post Lions Predicted to Cut Ties With $10.5 Million Player appeared first on HEAVY.

Lions Add TE With Underdog Grit to Back Sam LaPorta

Apr 26, 2026 @ 5:41pm

Tennessee tight end Miles Kitselman signed a deal with the Detroit Lions after the draft, and he's going to fit in just fine. The post Lions Add TE With Underdog Grit to Back Sam LaPorta appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Fantasy Football's 5 Best Rookie Tight End Performances in NFL History

Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:04pm

Football > NFL > Atlanta Falcons > Chicago Bears > Cleveland Browns > Detroit Lions > Indianapolis Colts > Las Vegas Raiders > Philadelphia Eagles

Athlon Sports

Rookie tight ends usually take time, but these five debut seasons produced enough catches, yards, and touchdowns to rank among the best in PPR history.

Chiefs Predicted to Get Travis Kelce Replacement With Lions Trade

Apr 14, 2026 @ 7:55am

Football > NFL > Detroit Lions > Kansas City Chiefs

Could the Kansas City Chiefs trade with the Detroit Lions to get a tight end to replace Travis Kelce? Stranger things have happened. The post Chiefs Predicted to Get Travis Kelce Replacement With Lions Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta keeps finding himself in trade proposals, is there smoke? The Lions get back more than just draft picks – A to Z Sports

Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:05am

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta keeps finding himself in trade proposals, is there smoke? The Lions get back more than just draft picks A to Z Sports

Lions Trade Pitch Swaps Sam LaPorta for Young TE, Gives Detroit Top-10 Pick

Mar 31, 2026 @ 11:51am

Football > NFL > Detroit Lions > Washington Commanders