'I'll Go Get Paid Somewhere Else': Sam LaPorta Sends Frustrated Message to Lions over Contract
LaPorta’s strong season has raised his price as the Lions weigh a franchise tag and talks could stretch into the spring, Dave Birkett said.
- On Tuesday, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta expressed frustration over stalled contract negotiations, stating he is willing to leave the team if an agreement is not reached.
- The Lions and LaPorta reportedly reached a stalemate in contract negotiations earlier this year, with the team pausing discussions despite his stellar production since the 2023 draft.
- Playing on a $9.4 million rookie contract, the 25-year-old has 27 catches for 316 yards this season; he could command north of $20 million annually in a new deal.
- General manager Brad Holmes may be forced to use the franchise tag to retain LaPorta for 2027 if long-term extension talks remain deadlocked.
- Detroit must balance LaPorta's financial demands with future allocations for safety Brian Branch, creating complex decisions as the front office manages limited salary-cap space.
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Sam LaPorta, the top tight end for the Detroit Lions, is not happy with his franchise as he still awaits a contract extension. And it’s gotten to the point where he insinuated, with expletives included, that he doesn’t mind finding a new NFL home in three months. This page may contain affiliate links to legal [...]
TE Sam LaPorta: Lions ‘not showing the love’ in contract talks - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) - Tight end Sam LaPorta vented his frustrations about a perceived lack of progress in his bid for a contract extension with the Detroit Lions. LaPorta initially took the high road when discussing why talks were [...]
“I'll go get paid somewhere else”: Sam LaPorta sends clear message to Lions amid stalled contract talks
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta said on Wednesday that he feels the team isn't showing him appreciation while his extension talks sit idle, and he is ready to sign elsewhere if that doesn't change.
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