Lions TE Sam LaPorta's status for Detroit's opener uncertain after hip injury
Detroit tight end Sam LaPorta sustained a hip injury in a recent practice and has missed several sessions this week, casting doubt on his availability for the regular-season opener.
The Detroit Lions are monitoring the health of their top tight end as the regular season approaches. Sam LaPorta, the team's offensive centerpiece at the position, is dealing with a hip injury that has cost him multiple practices this week.
The issue surfaced during a recent practice, and LaPorta has not been a full participant since. With the Lions' opener on the horizon, his status is now a legitimate question mark for the offense.
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): Lions TE Sam LaPorta’s status for Detroit’s regular-season opener is unclear after he suffered a hip injury. The star tight end sustained the injury during a recent practice and has missed multiple practices this week. More via @E_Woodyard: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49672143/sam-laporta-status-uncertain-lions-season-opener
LaPorta emerged as one of the league's most productive young tight ends and is a focal point of Detroit's passing game. Any missed time would put added pressure on the rest of the tight end room and the team's receiver depth. The Lions have not indicated the severity beyond the practice absences, so the next few days of availability will be telling.