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Yahoo Sports NFL on Sam LaPorta

ArticleDetroit Lions updated depth chart: Initial 53-man roster, practice squadSeptember 2, 2026
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Sam LaPorta (87) — Hip
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Negative signalInjury

LaPorta is the starting tight end but has a hip injury.

LaPorta is listed as the projected starting tight end but is dealing with a hip injury.

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