Quick Info
| Profession | American football tight end |
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| Nationality | American |
Latest News about Sam LaPorta
LaPorta expressed frustration with the stalled contract talks on the Pardon My Take podcast. He said he would keep playing hard and that he is leaving negotiations to his agent, adding that he would sign elsewhere if the Lions do not re-sign him after this season.
According to an ESPN report, extension talks between LaPorta and the Detroit Lions broke off after failing to reach a deal in the first few weeks of the season. The report indicated he is likely to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027, although the team could use the franchise tag or the sides could resume talks later in the season.
LaPorta was placed on injured reserve after suffering a herniated disc in a Week 10 win over the Washington Commanders. He later chose surgery as the best long-term option, which ended his 2025 season and left him sidelined for the rest of the year.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Sam LaPorta is an American professional football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), and played college football at Iowa. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
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| Weight | 245 lb |
| Arm Length | 32 1/4 in |
| Hand Size | 10 1/4 in |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Iowa |
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Career
| Position | Tight end | ||||||||||
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| Jersey Number | 87 | ||||||||||
| Team | Detroit Lions | ||||||||||
| Draft | Selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft | ||||||||||
| Rookie Season (2023) |
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| Notable Achievements |
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| Career Totals Through 2026 Season (partial) |
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| 2025 Season |
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| Contract Status | Final year of rookie contract in 2026; extension talks with the Lions have stalled and he is expected to reach free agency in 2027 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Passed Eric Ebron for the fifth-most receiving yards by a tight end in Lions franchise history in November 2025 | |
| 2. Among the few tight ends in NFL history with at least 125 receptions and 15 touchdowns through two seasons | |
| 3. Tied for second in receiving touchdowns among the 2023 draft class as of October 2026, trailing only Jaxon Smith-Njigba |
