DETROIT – Detroit Lions star rookie tight end Sam LaPorta has an “outside shot” to play in the Lions-Rams playoff showdown on Sunday night, according to Lions coach Dan Campbell.
Campbell said Monday that they’ll know more in 48 hours, but said the injury is more like days, not weeks, which is great news for the Lions offense.
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Dan Campbell said rookie TE Sam LaPorta has an outside shot to play Sunday. Said they'll know in 48 hours. He said they are talking days and not weeks. Certainly good news.
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) January 8, 2024
LaPorta left the game vs. the Vikings just before halftime with a knee injury, a quarter after breaking the all time rookie record for catches by a tight end. He’s been a key part of the Lions offense.
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