Sam LaPorta spoke to reporters for the first time since his back injury, and he gave previously unknowndetails about it.
The Detroit Lions had what turned out to be one of their best offensive showings of the 2025 season in Week 10 against the Washington Commanders. Tight end Sam LaPorta played a season-low snap share in the one-sided victory, but otherwise he had a typical day with five catches for 53 yards.
Then, on the first practice report heading into Week 11, LaPorta popped up with a back issue.