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Sam LaPorta’s Tight End Battle | Detroit Lions News
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- Jul 10, 2026
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Summary
Sam LaPorta’s elite tight end status remains intact despite a recent dip in stats, as he ranks fourth among NFL decision-makers — a testament to his still-dominant after-catch ability. Though his second season faded and last year’s nine-game stint due to injury hurt his numbers, he still averaged over 54 yards per game when healthy — a career high. Now fully recovered, he’s poised for a bounce-back, but the tight end landscape is exploding with young stars like Brock Bowers and Trey McBride, while rookies Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland are already making waves. LaPorta’s future depends on consistent, standout play — his skills are there, but the competition is fiercer than ever. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e540deb6cee056f0