Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) is chased by Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
DETROIT – Detroit Lions star rookie tight end Sam LaPorta has an “outside shot” to play in the Lions-Rams playoff showdown on Sunday night, according to Lions coach Dan Campbell.
Campbell said Monday that they’ll know more in 48 hours, but said the injury is more like days, not weeks, which is great news for the Lions offense.
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Dan Campbell said rookie TE Sam LaPorta has an outside shot to play Sunday. Said they'll know in 48 hours. He said they are talking days and not weeks. Certainly good news.
LaPorta left the game vs. the Vikings just before halftime with a knee injury, a quarter after breaking the all time rookie record for catches by a tight end. He’s been a key part of the Lions offense.
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Ken Haddad has been with Local 4/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He helps lead news coverage and content across broadcast and digital platforms. He's from the Metro Detroit area, and loves covering important news (and sports) in his hometown.