Lions Trade Pitch Swaps Sam LaPorta for Young TE, Gives Detroit Top-10 Pick

Lions Trade Pitch Swaps Sam LaPorta for Young TE, Gives Detroit Top-10 Pick

Sam LaPorta is arguably one of the best pass-catching tight ends in the NFL.He burst onto the scene in 2023 with 86 catches, 889 yards and 10 touchdowns. The Detroit Lions‘ top tight end followed that up with 60 catches for 726 yards and seven scores in Year 2, but he was bitten by the injury bug in 2025, and didn’t get on the field as much as he’d have liked.LaPorta had 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns through nine games before …

Bold Detroit Lions Trade Idea Is Sparking Serious Debate

The Detroit Lions have spent much of this offseason operating quietly, making calculated moves rather than headline-grabbing ones. That’s been intentional. With long-term cap management in focus, general manager Brad Holmes has prioritized stability over splash. But a hypothetical floated this week suggests one bold swing could still be on the table, and it involves one of the team’s most popular young players. A proposal that would change every…

NFL.com proposes blockbuster Detroit Lions draft-day trade

DETROIT,MICHIGAN-November2: Tight end Sam LaPorta (87) of the Detroit Lions carries the ball during an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, November 2, 2025. (Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images The Detroit Lions haven’t made many headlines for their offseason moves this year, and that’s been mostly by design. Detroit is trying to manage …