Pride Of Detroit on Sam LaPorta

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Last year, he produced 40 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns in his injury-shortened season. That was actually the most yards per game he's accumulated in a single season, and there are other signifiers that LaPorta could be in for a career year. That includes the hiring of new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, who helped turn Cardinals tight end Trey McBride into an All-Pro.

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LaPorta's 489 yards on 40 catches in shortened 2025 season sets up career-year potential under new coordinator Petzing.

LaPorta produced 40 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns in his injury-shortened 2025 season, which was actually the most yards per game he's accumulated in a single season. With new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing—who helped turn Cardinals tight end Trey McBride into an All-Pro—LaPorta could be in for a career year in 2026.

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