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The Lions tight end missed most of 2025 with a back issue but appears on track for offseason work.
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is trending toward training camp availability, per coach Dan Campbell. LaPorta played just 9 games in 2025 before a back injury landed him on injured reserve in mid-November.
In his limited 2025 action, the 25-year-old caught 40 passes for 489 yards and 3 touchdowns across those nine games. A healthy LaPorta for camp and the 2026 season would restore Detroit's primary tight end role after months sidelined.
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