Jameson Williams also said he did not know celebrating would result in a fine and later apologized to his teammates.
Sam Laporta’s season could be over.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said on Friday, November 21, that LaPorta recently had back surgery and will likely miss the remainder of the year, including today’s game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field.
“So look, Sam has had a procedure and he’s going to be out for a while,” Campbell said during his press conference at Allen Park. “A little while. I think we’ll be lucky to have him back for the remainder of the season at some point. I think it’s very unlikely.”
LaPorta injured his back in the Lions’ win over the Washington Commanders on November 9. He was placed on injured reserve and missed a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on November 16.
Brock Wright played 49 of a possible 59 offensive snaps as the Lions’ No. 1 tight end in LaPorta’s absence and had two catches for 8 yards. Wright will also miss Thursday’s game against the Packers due to a neck injury.
LaPorta ranks second on the Lions with 40 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns and has been a major red-zone and third-down threat this year.
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The Lions’ tight end list for Thursday’s game against the Packers is as follows:
Along with Brock Wright (inactive), the Lions have veteran Ross Dwelley on the roster at tight end, and tight end Anthony Firkser was promoted from the practice squad before Thursday’s game.
LaPorta, who turns 25 in January, set a then-rookie record with 86 catches as a second-round pick out of Iowa in 2023.
He is eligible for a contract extension this offseason and is considered one of the Lions’ key domestic players.
“The good news is that the process worked really well for a long time,” Campbell said.
Dave Birkett covers the Lions for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at dbirkett@freepress.com. Follow him on BlueSky, X, and on Instagram at @davebirkett.
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