Lions' Sam LaPorta Optimistic About Playing in Playoff Game Despite Knee Injury

The record-breaking rookie tight end has been participating in practice and may wear a brace to protect his knee.

Sam LaPorta, the Detroit Lions' record-breaking rookie tight end, is optimistic about playing in the upcoming playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, despite a knee injury.
LaPorta suffered a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise in the Lions' final regular-season game against the Minnesota Vikings.
LaPorta has been participating in practice and working with the team's training staff to test his knee.
If LaPorta is able to play, he will likely wear a brace to avoid hyperextending the knee again.
LaPorta's presence on the field would be a significant boost for the Lions, as he produced an NFL rookie-record 86 receptions, along with 889 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.