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ArticleDetroit Lions updated depth chart: Preseason Game 1 at BengalsAugust 13, 2026

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LaPorta is projected TE starter but likely rested in preseason.

Listed as projected starter at tight end for preseason game 1 vs. Bengals; Lions plan to rest most starters, so LaPorta may not play or see limited action.

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LaPorta's past injuries inflated St. Brown's target share.

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LaPorta's absence increased Gibbs' target share from 12.7% to 19% in final eight weeks.

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LaPorta's injury-limited 2024 and strong 2023 (86 rec, 10 TD) position him as bounce-back candidate.

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Safe, reliable mid-to-low-end TE1 asset

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I've now gone full circle on my Bhayshul Tuten outlook for 2026 this offseason (this is it; I'm settling on this here, I swear) The Jaguars ranked 23...

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Sam Laporta displayed a TE1 overall ceiling in his rookie year. He’s talented enough to be the 2nd target in this offense (out-targeted Jamo in 2025...

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