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Detroit Lions Placed Sam LaPorta on IR Amid Flurry of Roster Moves
Sam LaPorta, second on the team with 489 receiving yards, will miss at least four games due to a back injury, impacting the Lions' tight end depth.
- On Saturday, the Detroit Lions placed tight end Sam LaPorta on injured reserve with a back issue, sidelining him for at least four contests after he was ruled out for Sunday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- LaPorta, 24, had missed a full week of practice and was unavailable before the team announced his placement on injured reserve Saturday.
- The Lions also made roster moves Saturday, releasing defensive lineman Pat O'Connor, signing offensive lineman Michael Niese, and elevating wide receivers Tom Kennedy and Jackson Meeks while All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph remained out.
- LaPorta's absence leaves a notable offensive gap as he ranks second with 40 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns in nine games in 2025, while Coach Dan Campbell said his confidence is `sky high` in Brock Wright to step in.
- On the schedule, LaPorta will be out for games against the New York Giants , Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys , with the earliest return Dec. 14 at the Los Angeles Rams.
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Lions injury updates: Tight end Sam LaPorta placed on injured reserve
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