Lions TE Sam LaPorta Injures Hip, Coach Dan Campbell Doesn't Expect It to Be Long-Term Injury
Dan Campbell said the team is resting the Pro Bowl tight end after the hip issue flared up, and his Week 1 status remains unclear.
- Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is sidelined indefinitely after suffering a hip injury during practice earlier this week, missing Wednesday's session on Aug. 19.
- LaPorta's latest setback follows his recovery from a herniated disc that forced him to miss eight games in 2025 after suffering the injury in Week 10 against Washington. He underwent microdiscectomy surgery in late November 2025, requiring approximately ten months to fully recover.
- Lions coach Dan Campbell said Thursday the team will rest LaPorta to let the injury "calm down," explaining "It flared up a little bit, it's a little aggravated." Campbell acknowledged uncertainty about regular-season availability, stating "I feel like we'll be OK, but I don't know."
- Reserve tight end Brock Wright, 27, assumes the starting role after being in Campbell's system since 2021. Veteran Tyler Conklin, 31, signed in 2026 free agency and recorded 51 catches for 449 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games with the New York Jets in 2024.
- Wide receiver Jameson Williams returned to full participation Wednesday after missing two sessions with a minor shoulder injury, yet the Lions' top four offensive weapons have not practiced together in training camp. New offensive coordinator Drew Petzing faces added complexity calling plays in live game action for the first time.
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Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell updates LaPorta injury, Hutchinson workload, backup QB battle ahead of Week 2
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Lions TE Sam LaPorta nursing hip injury, Week 1 status uncertain
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta's availability for the team's season opener is in question, coach Dan Campbell announced Thursday. Campbell said the team is being cautious after LaPorta recently suffered an injury following a hit to his hip. ...
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Lions TE Sam LaPorta injures hip, coach Dan Campbell doesn’t expect it to be long-term injury
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season.
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Lions TE Sam LaPorta injures hip, coach Dan Campbell doesn't expect it to be long-term injury
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn’t linger into the season. Campbell said Thursday that Campbell was hit on the hip earlier…
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