Pride Of Detroit on Sam LaPorta

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LaPorta will obviously be an important part going forward, likely third in the receiving pecking order. LaPorta has battled injuries but is still an elite player when healthy, contributing both as a receiver and a blocker. Expect him to see the field often.
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LaPorta elite when healthy, expected to see field often.

LaPorta is the Lions' starting tight end and likely third in the receiving pecking order; the source describes him as an elite player when healthy, contributing both as a receiver and blocker, though he has battled injuries.

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