The Detroit Lions placed tight end Sam LaPorta on injured reserve last week due to a back injury, which officially ruled him out for Detroit's next four games. However, he's going to miss much more than that. Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters Friday that LaPorta "had a procedure," and that he's going "to be out for awhile." Campbell also said that LaPorta's chances of returning this season are "very, very slim." He did say that the procedure went well.

In nine games this season, LaPorta caught 40 passes for 489 yards and three touchdowns. His best performance came just three weeks ago, as LaPorta caught six of eight targets for 97 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Minnesota Vikings . The No. 34 overall pick out of Iowa burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2023, catchi

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