LaPorta's Week 1 Status Uncertain After Hip Injury

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that LaPorta's hip injury is aggravated but should be fine long-term. "It flared up a little bit, it's a little aggravated. But we feel good long-term about him," Campbell explained. When directly asked if LaPorta would be available for the season opener against New Orleans, Campbell responded, "I don't know. I feel like we'll be OK, but I don't know." ipl-cricket.in

LaPorta, 25, missed multiple practices this week and appeared in just nine games in 2025 due to a herniated disc that ended his season early. Despite the injury, he averaged a career-best 12.2 yards per reception with 40 catches and three touchdowns. The Lions have backups including Brock Wright, Tyler Conklin and Jackson Meeks on the depth chart if LaPorta can't play.