Dan Campbell: Sam LaPorta's contract comments aren't a distraction for us
- On Wednesday, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta discussed his stalled contract extension on the "Pardon My Take" podcast, suggesting he would "go get paid somewhere else" if no resolution is reached.
- ESPN and NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport reported earlier this month that contract negotiations had paused, with the two sides unable to reach agreement after the season's first four weeks.
- Thursday, Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing said he hadn't noticed any impact from the dispute, noting LaPorta's goal is to "play the best football he can" and remain focused.
- Lions head coach Dan Campbell defended LaPorta on Friday, telling reporters the tight end is "locked in" for Sunday's matchup against the Green Bay Packers despite his public remarks.
- The tight end market is currently led by San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, and Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft, each earning approximately $19 million per season.
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Dan Campbell Walks Out On Reporters As Sam LaPorta Contract Drama Heats Up Before Green Bay Packers Clash
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell cut his press conference short over questions about tight end Sam LaPorta's contract. With the Green Bay Packers visiting Ford Field on Sunday, the Lions face a tense mix of frustration
Dan Campbell got quite agitated over questions about Sam LaPorta’s contract
The Detroit Lions are 3-2 and in last place in one of the NFL’s toughest divisions, and it doesn’t feel like things are getting any easier for them off the field. Earlier this week, Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, who is currently fifth among tight ends in receiving yards and touchdowns, made waves on Pardon…
“You Keep Asking”: Enraged Dan Campbell Walks Out of Press Conference After Reporters Hound Lions HC Over Sam LaPorta’s Future
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027 if no long-term deal is reached with the franchise. The 25-year-old is in the final year of his four-year, $9.46 million rookie deal. LaPorta confirmed this month that the contract negotiations have reached a “stalemate.” And then on the […]
Dan Campbell: Sam LaPorta's contract comments aren't a distraction for us
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is in the market for a new contract and he said this week that "it sucks" that one hasn't come together with the team as he plays out the final year of his rookie deal.
Lions coach gets upset and walks off after reacting to star saying he's fine not playing for team next year
Credit: REuters ImagesDetroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta ruffled some feathers across the Lions fan base when he said that he’d be fine playing for a new team next season after not agreeing to an extension with the franchise. “It’s disappointing that you go out there every week and you bear the risk of getting hurt. Like last year, whatever it was, Week 9, Week 10, I break my f*cking back for this team. And then I’m going out there this year, a…
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