Sam LaPorta's hip injury raises concerns for Lions ahead of season
12 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury sustained during practice, leading to uncertainty about his availability for the start of the regular season. Coach Dan Campbell confirmed the injury is aggravated, but remains optimistic about LaPorta's long-term health. LaPorta had previously recovered from back surgery that sidelined him for the last eight games of the 2025 season. The Lions' first game is set for September 13 against the New Orleans Saints, giving LaPorta a limited timeframe to recover from this latest issue. Other injury updates include reserve guard Ben Bartch entering concussion protocol and rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder's hamstring injury, which may delay his practice participation.
- •LaPorta's injury occurred in practice, raising doubts for the regular season.
- •Coach Campbell is optimistic but uncertain about LaPorta's recovery timeline.
- •Lions' first game is September 13 against the Saints.
- •Ben Bartch is in concussion protocol, complicating his position battle.
- •Rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder's practice return is considered unlikely.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Lions HC Dan Campbell drops major hint on Sam LaPorta’s season opener status
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Lions TE Sam LaPorta injures hip, coach Dan Campbell doesn't expect it to be long-term injury
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Will Sam LaPorta play Week 1? Lions provide update on TE's hip injury
- 6:20 PMESPN — Lions unsure if injured LaPorta will play Week 1
- 5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell Drops Concerning Sam LaPorta Injury Update
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — Sam LaPorta out indefinitely with hip injury, leaving Lions weak at TE
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions share Sam LaPorta injury update
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Sam LaPorta injury update: Lions unsure if TE will miss start to season
"Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season. “I feel like we’ll be OK, but I don’t know,” Campbell said Thursday. LaPorta, coming off season-ending back surgery, was injured earlier in the week.
"Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has provided a major update on star tight end Sam LaPorta’s availability for the team’s regular-season opener. LaPorta sustained a hip injury during a training session and has missed practice sessions ever since, including Wednesday’s training camp.
"Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Will he be able to play in Week 1? Here are the latest updates.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:26 PMLions HC Dan Campbell drops major hint on Sam LaPorta’s season opener status
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has provided a major update on star tight end Sam LaPorta’s availability for the team’s regular-season opener. LaPorta sustained a hip injury during a training session and has missed practice sessions ever since, including Wednesday’s training camp.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:31 PMLions TE Sam LaPorta injures hip, coach Dan Campbell doesn't expect it to be long-term injury
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season. “I feel like we’ll be OK, but I don’t know,” Campbell said Thursday. LaPorta, coming off season-ending back surgery, was injured earlier in the week.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 6:56 PMWill Sam LaPorta play Week 1? Lions provide update on TE's hip injury
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Will he be able to play in Week 1? Here are the latest updates.
- ESPNAug 20, 2026, 6:20 PMLions unsure if injured LaPorta will play Week 1
Sam LaPorta's status for the Lions' regular-season opener is unclear after the star tight end suffered a hip injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:49 PMDan Campbell Drops Concerning Sam LaPorta Injury Update
Dan Campbell revealed Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury and could not guarantee the Detroit Lions tight end will be ready for Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:48 PMSam LaPorta out indefinitely with hip injury, leaving Lions weak at TE
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is sidelined with a hip injury, head coach Dan Campbell said Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:25 PMDetroit Lions share Sam LaPorta injury update
Head coach Dan Campbell updated the status of Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:49 PMSam LaPorta injury update: Lions unsure if TE will miss start to season
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta could miss the start of the season with a new hip injury.
- Prideofdetroit.comAug 20, 2026, 4:49 PMSam LaPorta injury update: Lions unsure if TE will miss start to season - Pride Of Detroit
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta could miss the start of the season with a new hip injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:45 PMLions' Sam LaPorta has injury issue that could linger into regular season
The Lions star tight end isn't at 100% right now.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:40 PMLions TE Sam LaPorta dealing with hip injury
Sam LaPorta, entering his fourth season with the Detroit Lions, is dealing with a hip injury he sustained at practice.
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