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Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 22
Bears rumors: Insider believes Ben Johnson could find new Sam LaPorta NFL Draft
Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears have arguably two big first-round needs: offensive tackle and running back. Now sure, the team has invested
NFL News / ChiCitySports / April 21
2025 NFL Draft: Chicago Bears could imitate division rivals’ strategy after latest mock draft
We are just three days away from the 2025 NFL Draft. After months of in-depth scouting, internal debating, and watching hours of film, front offices around the league will be tasked with improving rosters.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 8
The nuclear option: Why Sam Laporta is the Lions ace for a major trade up in the 2025 NFL Draft
The 2025 NFL Draft is just a couple of weeks away, and with every passing day, it seems like a trade-up is the way the Detroit Lions will go. You just
The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz
How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 29
Sam LaPorta's fantasy outlook is on an obvious upswing for 2025
Typically, a 60-catch season with over 700 yards and seven touchdowns wouldn't land as all that disappointing for a second-year NFL tight end. But when you set the records Sam LaPorta did and finish as the TE1 in fantasy football as a rookie, anything less lands as an underachievement.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
NFL News / The 33rd Team / March 28
A New Era of NFL Tight Ends is Coming
To play tight end successfully in the NFL is to master — or at least be competent at — multiple aspects of the offense. You’re a great receiver? Cool, but will you be a net negative in the running game because you can’t block?
NFL News / Side Lion Report / March 26
Sam LaPorta details how Lions reacted to Ben Johnson taking Bears job
You may remember that longtime Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson left this offseason. I know, I'm trying not to either. But it happened, and we all have to live with it.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 25
Sam LaPorta Eager to Work With John Morton, Hurts Losing Ben Johnson
The Detroit Lions are adjusting to life without Ben Johnson, who departed to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears earlier this offseason. Johnson was an architect of a Lions offense that was among the best in the league for each of his three seasons in the coordinator role.
NFL News / Pride of Detroit / February 28
NFL Combine Day 2 media recap: Late-round TE provides intrigue 
A look at a couple of mid-to-late-round NFL Draft tight ends and what they had to say at the NFL Combine. The Detroit Lions love their tight ends. And while both Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright are both signed through the 2026 season, tight end always seems like a possibility for the Lions’ drafts.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / February 22
Sam LaPorta named dynasty fantasy football trade target after uptick to end 2024
After a rookie season where he set multiple records, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was the first tight end off the board in many 2024 fantasy football drafts.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 10
The Lions have one player who could be their only realistic trade chip for a top-tier player and it's Sam LaPorta, here's why
Over the weekend I had my brother-in-law in town to help me remodel my kitchen. It was then when we were talking about the possibility of the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 8
Lions 2024 Review: LaPorta Finishes Strong After Slow Start
The Detroit Lions have one of the most talented young tight ends in the game in Sam LaPorta. A second-round pick out of Iowa in 2023, LaPorta set the record for receptions by a rookie tight end in his first campaign.
Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 19
Former Iowa Hawkeyes Star Has NFL Catch of the Year Highlight
The Iowa Hawkeyes have had a few former stars playing in the NFL playoffs. One of them is none other than Detroit Lions' young star tight end Sam LaPorta.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19
Lions TE Sam LaPorta breaks the internet with near-impossible catch vs. Commanders
The Detroit Lions’ NFC Divisional Round clash against the Washington Commanders was unforgettable, and Sam LaPorta provided one of the most jaw-dropping highlights.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 18
Watch: Lions TE Sam LaPorta makes absurd one-handed TD catch vs. Commanders
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff should thank second-year tight end Sam LaPorta for bailing him out on a key play in Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Detroit Lions News / CBSSports.com / January 16
Will Brinson's NFL divisional-round best bets: In Lions' Sam LaPorta we trust, plus a strong teaser in the AFC
Will Brinson's best bets for all four games of the divisional round
Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / January 15
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta Peaking At Just The Right Time
Continuing their historic stat-topping season, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta smashed another NFL record. With 146 receptions for 1,615 yards and 17 touchdowns, LaPorta has the most receptions by a tight end over two years.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / January 10
Detroit Lions Make Historic Sam LaPorta Announcement
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta just put together another impressive campaign through the 2024 NFL regular season. In his second year as the Lions' No.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 5
Sam LaPorta Makes NFL History During Lions-Vikings
The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on "Sunday Night Football," improving to 15-2 on the season. Detroit clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFL playoffs with the primetime victory.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 2
Notebook: Sam LaPorta Back on Track in Lions Offense
The Detroit Lions offense has featured tight end Sam LaPorta heavily over the last several weeks. After starting the season quieter than expected, the Iowa product has emerged into his expected form late in the year.
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / November 15
Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) sitting out vs. Jaguars
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta will miss Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a left shoulder injury. LaPorta was hurt during the third quarter of last Sunday night's 26-23 overtime victory over the Houston Texans.
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / November 14
Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) misses practice again
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta sat out his second straight practice on Thursday, raising questions about his availability for Sunday's game against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / November 11
Lions should continue strong season despite minor Sam LaPorta injury
The Detroit Lions are facing an injury concern ahead of their Week 11 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, as tight end Sam LaPorta deals with a shoulder issue.
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / November 11
Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) could miss Week 11
Detroit Lions second-year tight end Sam LaPorta sustained an AC joint sprain in Sunday night's come-from-behind victory at Houston and could miss their Week 11 game.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 27
Best Bet: Sam LaPorta Finds Groove
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has had a slow start to the 2024 season. After a historic rookie year that saw him set the NFL record for receptions by a rookie tight end, LaPorta has managed just 14 catches total in the team's first six games.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22
Lions TE Sam LaPorta suffers ankle injury against Cardinals
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's showdown with the Arizona Cardinals.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / July 12
Young Lions pass-catcher already considered top-five at his position
He emerged as one of the top rookies in the NFL last season, and heading into 2024, higher-ups throughout the league believe he's already among the elite at his position.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / July 10
'He's the same guy everyday': Lions teammate opens up about Jared Goff
Sam LaPorta indicated that Jared Goff has remained unchanged since signing a pricey four-year contract extension this offseason.
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