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Lions TE Sam LaPorta cleared for training camp after herniated disc procedure

Lions TE Sam LaPorta cleared for training camp after herniated disc procedure
Lions TE Sam LaPorta cleared for training camp after herniated disc procedurePaul Sancya / CTK / AP

Detroit Lions starting tight end Sam LaPorta was cleared for training camp after undergoing a microdiscectomy to repair a herniated disc.

LaPorta, 25, had the procedure done last year, forcing him to miss the remaining eight games. He finished the 2025 season with 489 yards and three touchdowns. 

Detroit's training camp begins on August 2nd.

The former 34th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft had a breakout rookie season with the Lions when he posted 889 yards and 10 touchdowns through 17 games (14 starts), earning Second Team All-Pro honors.

His numbers dipped only slightly during his Sophomore campaign in 2024, putting up 726 yards with seven touchdowns.

LaPorta is in the final year of his rookie deal as he's set to make $5.6 million this upcoming season. 

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