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LaPorta returns to practice after a one-week hip injury
Sam LaPorta returned to practice after missing one week due to a hip injury sustained during the Lions' inner squad scrimmage; he appears to be okay.
LaPorta's TE7 ADP is risky; back/hip injuries, fourth in pecking order, Week 6 bye.
LaPorta is positioned as TE7 (pick 88) in NFFC Eliminator ADP but the source is fading him in guillotine leagues due to multiple injury concerns. LaPorta was shut down halfway through last season with a back injury, was limited during OTAs and minicamp while rehabbing from back surgery, and is now dealing with a hip injury that left coach Dan Campbell noncommittal about his Week 1 availability. Beyond injury status, LaPorta is likely to be fourth in the Lions' passing game pecking order behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions also have an early Week 6 bye, which compounds the guillotine league risk.
LaPorta returns to practice after brief hip injury absence; participated in full drills.
Tight end Sam LaPorta returned to practice on Tuesday after missing less than a week with a hip injury. Head coach Dan Campbell had expressed uncertainty about whether the injury would linger into the regular season, but LaPorta participated in both individual and team drills, suggesting recovery is progressing. LaPorta caught 40 passes for 489 yards with three touchdowns in 2025 before the injury, having missed much of the season due to a prior back injury.
LaPorta returns to practice after knee injury; got full team reps Tuesday.
The source reports that Sam LaPorta returned to practice after suffering a knee injury last week. Dan Campbell had previously indicated the injury could have leaked into the regular season, but LaPorta not only returned but got plenty of team reps during Tuesday's practice, providing relief to Lions fans.
LaPorta returns to practice with plenty of reps after knee injury scare.
Returned to practice after suffering a knee injury the previous week. Dan Campbell had previously indicated the injury could leak into the regular season, but LaPorta not only returned but received plenty of team reps during Tuesday's practice, suggesting a faster-than-feared recovery trajectory.
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LaPorta carries recurring injury risk heading into 2026 season.
Sam LaPorta is a recurring injury concern in Detroit; the source notes that even this summer, there is worry about a LaPorta injury, which would open up targets for Jameson Williams.
LaPorta is a viable flex option in PPR leagues
Sig Bloom suggests drafting a second tight end in PPR leagues to use as a flex, arguing that Sam LaPorta is as viable a flex option as available wide receivers in that draft range.
LaPorta's health determines St. Brown's target share; healthy LaPorta means 145-150 targets.
Sam LaPorta's health status directly impacts Amon-Ra St. Brown's target share; when LaPorta was sidelined, St. Brown averaged 11.3 targets and 89.5 receiving yards per game over eight games. Assuming LaPorta stays healthy, St. Brown will likely slide into 145-150 targets, down from a career-high 172 in 2025.
Sam LaPorta ranked TE7 in superflex draft tiers.
Sam LaPorta is ranked TE7 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with a tier placement of 6.
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LaPorta ranks 44th overall in 2026 best ball rankings.
Ranked 44th overall in DraftKings 2026 best ball rankings with a score of 87.01, indicating elite tight end projection.
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LaPorta second WR/TE in Lions' Team Offense with ADP 61.
Ranked as the second WR/TE option in Detroit's Team Offense with ADP of 61, providing mid-round value in the Lions' elite passing attack.
LaPorta among latest injury concerns for Week 1.
LaPorta is among the latest concerns joining a long list of fantasy-relevant players that appear uncertain for Week 1.
LaPorta cleared from back injury; expect TE2 target share behind Williams in Detroit.
LaPorta has been a consistent contributor over three NFL seasons: 86 receptions for 889 yards and 10 TDs in 2023 (52.3 yards per game), 60 receptions for 726 yards and 7 TDs in 2024 (45.4 yards per game), and 40 receptions for 489 yards and 4 TDs in 9 games in 2025 (54.3 yards per game). A back injury limited him last season, but he's been cleared to return to camp. He will compete for second in target share when on the field with Jameson Williams.
LaPorta declining with -9 ADP movement at TE7.
Sam LaPorta is ranked TE7 with an ADP of 79 and shows a -9 movement indicator, indicating significant downward ADP pressure; ranked 56th overall with 122 projected touches and 81.6 projected fantasy points.
LaPorta's hip injury shows low long-term concern; Week 1 return expected.
Dr. Deepak Chona reports that while the diagnosis is not entirely clear, comments suggest low long-term concern for Sam LaPorta. Most hip injuries allow a Week 1 return, and no ADP dip is projected from the offseason surgery.
Downgraded 12 spots due to injury and target competition
JJ Zachariason has moved LaPorta down 12 spots in his rankings, citing ongoing back and hip injury issues and stiff target competition from Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Jahmyr Gibbs. He argues that to be a top-five tight end, LaPorta must be a top-two target earner, which he deems unlikely.
LaPorta missed the preseason game due to injury.
Sam LaPorta did not play (DNP) in the preseason game against the Commanders due to injury.
LaPorta's health could cap St. Brown's ceiling in the Lions offense.
LaPorta is mentioned as a potential factor that could cap Amon-Ra St. Brown's ceiling if he becomes healthier in the Lions offense; his increased availability would compete for targets with St. Brown.
LaPorta's hip injury makes him a mid-round tight end to avoid.
Sam LaPorta has a hip injury that JJ Zachariason cites as a glaring issue, making him a mid-round tight end to avoid. The injury impacts the Lions' passing game distribution and elevates Jameson Williams' role.
LaPorta out with hip injury but expected ready for Week 1
Sam LaPorta remains out with a hip injury suffered in Week 1 preseason, but the Lions are confident he will be ready for Week 1 of the regular season.
Round 7 TE option.
The source targets LaPorta as a tight end option in Round 7 if not yet addressed.
Rankings dropped due to new hip injury and recurring health concerns
LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury that is unrelated to his previous back issue. Due to recurring injury concerns, the source has moved him down in the overall rankings, placing him firmly behind Tucker Kraft.
LaPorta's hip injury may force Lions to roster four tight ends.
LaPorta has a recent hip injury; the injury could open the door to the Lions rostering four tight ends this season, which has been a point of debate.
LaPorta's hip injury may force Lions to roster four tight ends.
Recently suffered a hip injury; the recent injury could open the door to the Lions rostering four tight ends this season, creating uncertainty about the TE depth chart.
LaPorta's 18.6% target share and camp form support TE-Premium value.
Sam LaPorta has been dealing with serious injuries but has been 'terrific' in camp per Lions beat writer Tim Twentyman; from Weeks 1-10, he was second on the Lions in target share at 18.6%, catching 40 passes for 489 yards and three scores; he's a strong TE-Premium target.