The Detroit Lions announced a series of roster moves ahead of their Week 11 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, including placing starting tight end Sam LaPorta on injured reserve, signing interior offensive lineman Michale Niese to the active roster, as well as elevating wide receivers Tom Kennedy and Jackson Meeks. Additionally, they also revealed that they have released defensive lineman Pat O’Connor from injured reserve with an injury settlement.

LaPorta suffered a back injury, most likely in Week 10, and was unable to practice all week. He was initially ruled out for Week 11, but after being placed on injured reserve, he will not be eligible to return until Week 15 at the earliest. With LaPorta unavailable, the Lions will turn to Brock Wright for TE1 duties.

“Brock’s a guy we don’

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