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Dan Campbell downplays concerns about Sam LaPorta breaking off contract talks with Lions

Campbell said the reported stalemate is not a big issue as LaPorta, in the final year of his rookie deal, has career-best production through four games.

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Lions head coach Dan Campbell says the report that tight end Sam LaPorta and the team have broken off contract talks is not an issue.

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Lions TE LaPorta acknowledges 'stalemate' in contract negotiations

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is currently focused on the 2026 season but acknowledged for the first time after Wednesday's practice that he has broken off contract talks on an extension.

·United States
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Detroit Lions downplay reports that TE halted contract extension talks

ALLEN PARK -- Hours before the Detroit Lions took the field on Sunday night last weekend, there were reports that Sam LaPorta had halted contract extension talks with them.

·Grand Rapids, United States
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Lions’ Dan Campbell Gives New Update on Sam LaPorta Contract Talks

Lions head coach Dan Campbell sheds light on tight end Sam LaPorta's contract situation amid a recent standoff.

·Las Vegas, United States
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Dan Campbell downplays concerns about Sam LaPorta breaking off contract talks with Lions

Lions head coach Dan Campbell says the report that tight end Sam LaPorta and the team have broken off contract talks is not an issue.

·Stamford, United States
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Sam LaPorta: Lions contract talks at stalemate, open to deal in-season

·Detroit, United States
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Lions, Sam LaPorta working through 'stalemate' in extension talks

·Detroit, United States
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The Detroit News broke the news in Detroit, United States on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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