‘I’ll go get paid somewhere else’: Lions star TE vents over stalled contract talks
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Key Points:
- Detroit Lions Pro Bowl tight end Sam LaPorta expressed frustration over stalled contract extension talks, emphasizing the physical risks he takes without a new deal in place.
- LaPorta suffered a season-ending back injury last year but has started the current season strong, with projections indicating a potential career-best performance.
- While his agent manages negotiations, LaPorta indicated he is prepared to leave Detroit and sign elsewhere if no agreement is reached by season's end.
- Lions coach Dan Campbell praised LaPorta’s performance and work ethic, downplaying the contract impasse as a typical negotiation process.
- The Lions, known for extending contracts of their drafted stars under GM Brad Holmes, face a potential shift if LaPorta departs, as he is a key member of their promising 2023 draft class.
