After a bit of confusion within the Detroit Lions' fan base about the nature of star tight end Sam LaPorta's injury, things became clearer when the team placed him on Injured Reserve. That wasn't ideal, but it also wasn't so bad, as it cracked the door open for a potential late-season return.
Well, on Friday, any dreams of that happening were shattered, as head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that LaPorta underwent a procedure on his back, likely ending his sophomore season. This is a devastating blow for a high-powered Lions offense near the top of the league.