Lions optimistic about tight end Sam LaPorta's recovery at minicamp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell provided an optimistic update on tight end Sam LaPorta during minicamp on June 16, 2026. LaPorta, recovering from back surgery, participated in walkthroughs and sprint drills. Campbell expressed confidence in LaPorta's progress, suggesting he could be available for training camp. Several other players, including Kendrick Law, Tyler Conklin, and Avonte Maddox, missed practice for various reasons, with Law and others expected to miss the remainder of the offseason. LaPorta's status is a positive note amid multiple injury updates during the minicamp.
- •Sam LaPorta participated in drills after back surgery.
- •Coach Dan Campbell expressed confidence in LaPorta's rehab progress.
- •Kendrick Law and others are sidelined with injuries.
- •Tyler Conklin and Ben Bartch missed practice for unspecified reasons.
- •Practice updates are crucial ahead of training camp.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Lions minicamp injury updates: Optimistic news on Sam LaPorta
"Dan Campbell provided an optimistic update on Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta, and other injury notes from minicamp.
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