Sam LaPorta hip injury clouds Week 1 status
By FF Beacon
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Sam LaPorta hip injury puts Week 1 availability in doubt
Sam LaPorta, TE for the Detroit Lions, is dealing with a hip injury that has kept him out of multiple practices this week, and his availability for the regular-season opener is uncertain.
Coach Dan Campbell described the situation as the injury having "flared up a little bit, it's a little aggravated," and said the team plans to rest LaPorta to let things "calm down." Campbell acknowledged he is not sure whether LaPorta will be ready for Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 13.
What this means for your roster
LaPorta is a high-priority tight end in both redraft and dynasty formats, so this is not a minor update to sit on. If he misses Week 1, check the Lions depth chart for who lines up behind him. Keep an eye on his practice participation as the opener approaches and treat him as a game-time decision until Campbell signals otherwise.