Breaks off contract negotiations
LaPorta and the Lions have broken off contract talks after several weeks of discussions, and the tight end now is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2027, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
LaPorta's 2025 campaign came to an abbreviated end after Week 10 due to a back injury, for which he underwent surgery in mid-November. He then operated with limitations in the final phases of the offseason program before receiving full clearance at the start of training camp. Through three games in 2026, LaPorta has put together a 14-144-1 line on 19 targets, ranking third on the team in all four categories behind WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and RB Jahmyr Gibbs.
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Goes for 66 yards in Week 3 win
TeSlaa caught all three of his targets for 66 yards in the Lions' 31-24 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Jake Bates
Stays perfect on the year
Bates made a 30-yard field goal and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets.
Sam LaPorta
Three grabs in Week 3 win
LaPorta caught three of four targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets.
Jameson Williams
Quiet again in Sunday's win
Williams caught all four of his targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets.
Jared Goff
Tosses two TDs in Week 3 win
Goff completed 25 of 32 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets. He added six rushing yards on four carries.
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Salvages day with TD in Week 3 win
St. Brown caught four of eight targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets.
Jahmyr Gibbs
Makes three more trips to end zone Sunday
Gibbs carried the ball 20 times for 99 yards and two touchdowns while catching seven of eight targets for 65 yards and a third TD in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets.
Isaac TeSlaa
Logs first catches of 2026
TeSlaa caught two passes (on five targets) for 26 yards during the Lions' 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday.
Jameson Williams
Retains modest role in loss
Williams brought in two of four targets for 33 yards in the Lions' 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday.
Sam LaPorta
Scores first TD of '26 in loss
LaPorta brought in six of seven targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 41-31 loss to the Bills on Thursday.