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- InjuriesAug 20, 2026
Sam LaPorta hip injury clouds Week 1 status
Lions TE Sam LaPorta suffered a hip injury at practice and has missed multiple practices this week. Coach Dan Campbell said the team will rest him to let things calm down and acknowledged he is unsure if LaPorta will be available in Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints. Fantasy managers rostering LaPorta should monitor his practice status closely heading into the opener.
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Sam LaPorta cleared for training camp after back surgery
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully cleared to participate in training camp after missing the final eight games of the 2025 season following a microdiscectomy. He was cleared earlier this month and is expected to be a full participant when camp opens next week. His ADP may undervalue him given two straight years of declining counting stats driven by injury, making him a strong bounce-back candidate.
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