Lions work toward Sam LaPorta extension as player reaffirms desire to stay

Lions work toward Sam LaPorta extension as player reaffirms desire to stay

On 24 October, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes announced that the club was working toward a contract extension for tight end Sam LaPorta, who again expressed his desire to stay with the team. Earlier, on 22 October, LaPorta said he was disappointed that extension talks had stalled while he continued to play under his rookie deal.

Coach Dan Campbell responded that the team would not let LaPorta’s frustration become a distraction and emphasized his focus on the field. Later, LaPorta told reporters that negotiations were ongoing but no new progress had been made, adding that he wants to remain in Detroit for family stability despite being dissatisfied with the current offers.

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2026年十月24日
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Athletic: "more likely than not" Lions sign LaPorta
Athletic: "more likely than not" Lions sign LaPorta

NBC Sports • 10月24日 20:25

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is reportedly working toward a contract extension for second-round pick Sam LaPorta, who expressed a desire to stay with the team.

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Lions' Sam LaPorta clarifies contract comments: "I want to play for this team"
Lions' Sam LaPorta clarifies contract comments: "I want to play for this team"

NBC Sports • 10月24日 08:36

Sam LaPorta clarified that his goal is to remain with the Detroit Lions, while expressing disappointment with the current extension offers and emphasizing the importance of family stability.

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2026年十月23日
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Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta’s full response, clarifying contract frustrations
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta’s full response, clarifying contract frustrations

Pride Of Detroit • 10月23日 18:51

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta met with reporters to explain his earlier remarks about contract talks and said no new progress has been made.

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Dan Campbell responds to Sam LaPorta’s contract frustrations
Dan Campbell responds to Sam LaPorta’s contract frustrations

Pride Of Detroit • 10月23日 16:36

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said the team will not let Sam LaPorta's frustration over his contract become a distraction and affirmed the tight end's focus on the field.

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2026年十月21日
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Sam LaPorta Says He Broke His 'F--king Back' for Lions, Sounds Off on Lack of New Contract
Sam LaPorta Says He Broke His 'F--king Back' for Lions, Sounds Off on Lack of New Contract

Bleacher Report • 10月21日 18:05

Tight end Sam LaPorta said he is disappointed that contract extension talks with the Detroit Lions have stalled, while he continues to play under his rookie deal.

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