Overview
- LaPorta missed practice on Wednesday after finishing Monday’s scrimmage with a touchdown, marking his first missed day since being cleared from 2025 back surgery.
- On Thursday Campbell said LaPorta’s hip was hit in practice, that it “flared up a little bit,” and that the team will rest him while they monitor the issue.
- Campbell would not guarantee LaPorta’s availability for Week 1, saying he did not know if the injury will linger into the regular season.
- The Lions are evaluating backups Brock Wright and veteran Tyler Conklin for expanded roles at tight end if LaPorta is unavailable.
- LaPorta’s short-term absence affects offensive continuity, camp reps and ongoing contract-extension talk, and it increases the importance of depth as Detroit finishes preseason preparations.