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ArticleReport: Sam LaPorta fully cleared from injury for Lions training camp
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully medically cleared and is expected to enter next week's training camp as a full participant. LaPorta suffered a herniated disc in his back last year, forcing him to have surgery and miss the final eight games of the season.

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LaPorta fully cleared from herniated disc injury for 2026 training camp participation.

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully medically cleared and is expected to enter training camp as a full participant after suffering a herniated disc in his back last year that required surgery and caused him to miss the final eight games of the 2025 season. Coach Dan Campbell confirmed during minicamp in June that LaPorta was 'trending the right way' in his recovery trajectory.

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