Sam LaPorta injury update: Lions unsure if TE will miss start to season
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury sustained in practice, leading the team to rest him to allow the injury to calm down, though the long-term outlook remains positive.
- Coach Dan Campbell was uncertain if LaPorta's injury would cause him to miss the start of the regular season, highlighting the team's cautious approach given his recent recovery from back surgery.
- Reserve guard Ben Bartch is currently in concussion protocol, putting his chance to compete for the starting left guard position at risk as his recovery timeline remains unclear.
- Rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder is recovering from a hamstring injury and is unlikely to practice during the current training camp, but Campbell expects him to be available early in the season.
- Quarterback Jared Goff praised LaPorta's consistent performance and importance to the team, emphasizing the challenge the Lions faced during his absence last season.
