Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta is unlikely to return this season after undergoing back surgery, according to head coach Dan Campbell.

Campbell called it a "slim" chance that he returns this season following the procedure.

"I think we would be fortunate to have a chance to get him back for the rest of the season," Campbell said. "I think that's very, very slim.

"The good news is the procedure went really well long-term."

LaPorta, 24, was ruled out of Sunday's game against Philadelphia and placed on the injured reserve list last week .

The 2023 Pro Bowler is third on the team in receiving yards (489) with 40 receptions and three touchdowns, behind All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams .

The Lions drafted LaPorta in 2023 as a second-round pick (34th overall sele

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