Dan Campbell shares negative update about Sam LaPorta
Dec 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) walks off the field after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
The Detroit Lions finished the regular season strong on Sunday, but they had some unfortunate injury news.
Tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a knee injury in Detroit’s 30-20 Week 18 win over the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.
LaPorta caught a pass late in the second quarter but hurt his left knee on the play.
Laporta is down with an injury after this hit. #MINvsDET pic.twitter.com/NJ0gT4IjYB
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The rookie tight end had 5 catches for 29 yards and a touchdown in the game.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell shared a negative update about LaPorta after the game.
“It’s not as bad as it looked, but it’s not good news. We’ll know more tomorrow,” Campbell said of LaPorta’s knee injury.
Dan Campbell on Sam LaPorta's knee: "It’s not as bad as it looked, but it’s not good news. We’ll know more tomorrow."
Said Kalif Raymond is in the same boat.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) January 7, 2024
LaPorta is having a monster season for Detroit. Including Sunday’s game, LaPorta has 86 catches for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Detroit has already clinched the NFC North and will be hosting a playoff game next week. But they might not have their star tight end in the lineup for it.