Sam LaPorta

Updated Sep 2, 2026, 2:32 a.m. · 8 stories

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   Why Field Yates is down on Sam LaPorta in fantasy this season

   Why Field Yates is down on Sam LaPorta in fantasy this season

   ESPN · Aug 28, 8:15 a.m. · Open story

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   Fantasy football sleepers, busts and breakouts for 2026

   Which players will surprise, disappoint or make a big jump this fantasy season? Our analysts give their picks.

   ESPN · Aug 27, 6:50 a.m. · Open story

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   Sam LaPorta's status uncertain for Lions' season opener

   Sam LaPorta's status for the Lions' regular-season opener is unclear after the star tight end suffered a hip injury.

   ESPN · Aug 20, 12:19 p.m. · Open story

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   Jahmyr Gibbs' Lions extension: Answering all the key questions

   Answering all the key questions about Gibbs' record contract extension, who's next for the Lions, fantasy impact and more.

   ESPN · Aug 6, 6:32 p.m. · Open story

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   'Excited' Lions welcome LaPorta back after long road from surgery

   LaPorta is expected to be a big part of the offense under new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.

   ESPN · Aug 1, 3:00 a.m. · Open story

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   Source: Lions' Sam LaPorta (back) fully cleared for training camp

   Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was fully cleared for training camp earlier this month, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

   ESPN · Jul 22, 4:03 a.m. · Open story

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   Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL tight ends for 2026

   Brock Bowers vs. George Kittle vs. Trey McBride at No. 1? We tasked evaluators around the NFL to help rank the top 10 tight ends -- a position that's trending younger.

   ESPN · Jul 16, 5:42 a.m. · Open story

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   Lions' Joseph, Branch, LaPorta 'all improving' after season-ending injuries

   Dan Campbell said he is focused on bringing the trio along slowly as they recover from injury this offseason.

   ESPN · May 29, 1:45 p.m. · Open story

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