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Sam LaPorta Rested After Hip Injury, Lions Warn

8/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Head coach Dan Campbell said tight end Sam LaPorta has a hip injury.
The injury occurred after a practice hit that caused his hip to flare up.
Campbell announced LaPorta will be rested and may miss Week 1.
The Lions open on Sept. 13 at home against the New Orleans Saints.
GM Brad Holmes said the team wants LaPorta back before deciding on a contract extension.

History

Historical Context

In 2015 the NFL raised the team salary cap to $143.28 million, forcing clubs such as the New England Patriots to adjust rosters after key injuries. That season’s cap pressure illustrated how a single player’s health can reshape contract strategy, a pattern teams still confront throughout the league when injuries arise.

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Story summary

Head coach Dan Campbell said tight end Sam LaPorta has a hip injury.
The injury occurred after a practice hit that caused his hip to flare up.
Campbell announced LaPorta will be rested and may miss Week 1.
The Lions open on Sept. 13 at home against the New Orleans Saints.
GM Brad Holmes said the team wants LaPorta back before deciding on a contract extension.

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