Sam LaPorta

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Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta is an American professional football player who serves as a tight end for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, where his performance earned him the Big Ten Tight End of the Year award in 2022. LaPorta entered the NFL when he was selected by the Lions in the second round of the 2023 draft.

He gained significant recognition during his rookie season by achieving several notable accomplishments. LaPorta was selected for the Pro Bowl and named a second-team All-Pro. He also set an NFL record for the most receptions by a rookie tight end and established new Detroit Lions franchise records for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns by a tight end.

Recently, LaPorta has been featured in news headlines due to his absence from games. Multiple sports reports indicate he was ruled out for a Week 11 matchup and has been placed on injured reserve. This has prompted team adjustments, including the Lions signing a veteran tight end to their roster to compensate for his temporary loss from the active lineup.

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