It’s been 67 years since Detroit touched glory. Longer than the Super Bowl has been around. Since then? Just this strange kind of inherited pain that’s been passed down through Honolulu blue veins like a family curse. But here’s the wild part — this time, talent isn’t the issue. Jared Goff’s rebirth is no happy accident. Amon-Ra St. Brown is carving up the slot like it’s 2013. Julian Edelman in disguise.
And standing right in the middle of it all? Sam LaPorta — the Iowa superstar. The first tight end ever to start his career with back-to-back seasons of 600+ yards and 6+ touchdowns. But just when it feels like everything’s finally lining up for the Lions… here comes the twisting turn. Dan Campbell kept it short when asked about Sam LaPorta: “He’s got a little injury.” That’s a gut punch for Lions fans, considering what LaPorta’s done so far.
Dan Campbell on Sam LaPorta: “He’s got a little injury.”
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) August 14, 2025
His 146 catches? Most by any tight end through two seasons in NFL history. And heading into Year 3, he wasn’t slowing down. “Looking ahead to this year, just continue to polish things off in the run game and pass game,” LaPorta said. The questions are swirling. Afterall, what will be Lions without their deadly weapon on the field?
This is a developing story. Stay tuned!
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