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Lions Tight End Sam LaPorta Expected to Miss Season After Back Surgery
Sam LaPorta, the Lions' third-leading receiver with 489 yards and three touchdowns, had back surgery and is unlikely to return this NFL season, coach Dan Campbell said.
- On Nov. 21, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Sam LaPorta underwent a procedure on his injured back and provided an update to reporters Friday.
- Following the injury in Week 10, LaPorta injured his back in the Nov. 9 win over the Washington Commanders and was placed on injured reserve last week, missing the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- LaPorta entered the season with 40 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns, ranking third on the team behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.
- Brock Wright is expected to step into the starting role after playing 49 of 59 snaps, while Ross Dwelley, Anthony Firkser, and Jackson Meeks will join the rotation this Sunday.
- The IR designation means LaPorta must miss at least four games, and Dan Campbell said the procedure went well long-term but the absence likely extends beyond that as Detroit must claw back into the playoff picture.
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