Overview
- Detroit placed LaPorta on injured reserve Saturday after he missed the practice week and was ruled out against the Eagles.
- IR rules sideline him a minimum of four games, making him eligible to return in Week 15 versus the Rams on Dec. 14.
- LaPorta has 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns this season, ranking second on the team in receiving yards.
- Head coach Dan Campbell said his confidence is “sky high” in Brock Wright to take on a larger role at tight end.
- The Lions elevated Tom Kennedy and Jackson Meeks, signed OL Michael Niese to the active roster, and released DL Pat O’Connor; the absence covers games against the Eagles, the Packers on Thanksgiving, and the Cowboys on Thursday night.