Lions TE LaPorta fully cleared for training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta received full medical clearance for training camp earlier this month, according to a source. This comes after any potential health concerns prior to the start of the offseason program. LaPorta is expected to participate fully as the Lions prepare for the upcoming season. His availability may influence the team's offensive strategies and tight end depth chart.
- •LaPorta cleared for training camp earlier this month.
- •Source confirms his availability for the Lions.
- •Expected to play a key role in the offense.
- •Lions preparing for the upcoming NFL season.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Sam LaPorta fully cleared ahead of Lions training camp
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Lions' Sam LaPorta fully cleared from back injury ahead of camp: Report
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Sam LaPorta cleared for Lions training camp return
- 11:35 PMESPN NFL — Source: Lions TE LaPorta fully cleared for camp
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Sam LaPorta fully cleared from injury for Lions training camp
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Sam LaPorta fully cleared for training camp
"Lions tight end Sam LaPorta dealt with a back injury that cut his season short in 2025. Here's the latest injury update on the fourth-year player.
"Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was fully cleared for training camp earlier this month, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
"Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully cleared from a back injury, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:05 AMSam LaPorta fully cleared ahead of Lions training camp
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta dealt with a back injury that cut his season short in 2025. Here's the latest injury update on the fourth-year player.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 2:01 AMLions' Sam LaPorta fully cleared from back injury ahead of camp: Report
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully cleared from a back injury, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 1:22 AMSam LaPorta cleared for Lions training camp return
The Detroit Lions tight end has been cleared for training camp following last year's season-ending back injury.
- ESPN NFLJul 21, 2026, 11:35 PMSource: Lions TE LaPorta fully cleared for camp
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was fully cleared for training camp earlier this month, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 10:52 PMReport: Sam LaPorta fully cleared from injury for Lions training camp
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta’s latest injury news suggest he’ll be a full go at the start of training camp.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 10:44 PMSam LaPorta fully cleared for training camp
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was fully cleared earlier this month, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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