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Sam LaPorta injury update: Lions TE injures shoulder, 'might miss' Week 11
View Date:2024-12-23 15:23:05
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta suffered an injury in the third quarter against the Houston Texans in Week 10 on "Sunday Night Football."
The star tight end exited the game and entered the blue medical tent on the Lions sideline with an apparent shoulder injury. He never returned to the game.
A prolonged absence for LaPorta would result in a significant loss for the Lions' offense. After a slow start following his tremendous rookie campaign, he has scored a touchdown in three of the last five games.
Here's the latest on the Lion's tight end's status:
Sam LaPorta injury update
Sam LaPorta exited the game early in the third quarter. According to head coach Dan Campbell, LaPorta tried returning to the game, but the shoulder didn't feel right.
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The second-year tight end declined interviews after the game and was the last one out of the locker room after needing X-rays. He was seen wearing a sling after the game.
Campbell spoke to reporters after the win, "It's not something like he's gonna be out for weeks. It's like, maybe, he'll miss this week, we'll see," he said. "He’s got a little sprain in here, kinda the AC joint."
The Lions host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11, and LaPorta's status is up in the air.
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When was Sam LaPorta injured?
LaPorta's injury was overlooked during the Lions' historic comeback over the Texans and Jake Bates' heroics. It appeared to have occurred at the 12:30 mark in the third quarter.
LaPorta and Jared Goff connected on a 37-yard completion, during which the tight end landed hard on his shoulder while safety Erick Murray tackled him on the Texans' 3-yard line. He never showed signs of injury after the grab, but the team ruled him out after examining him on the sideline.
Sam LaPorta stats
LaPorta was having one of his best games of the season before the injury. He finished with three catches for 66 yards and a touchdown. He has 25 catches for 366 yards and three touchdowns on the season.
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