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Lions Tight End Sam LaPorta Cleared for Training Camp After Herniated-Disk Surgery
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was fully cleared for training camp earlier this month. The 25-year-old underwent a microdiscectomy last season to repair a herniated disk and recorded 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns in nine games. Veteran players are scheduled to report next week.
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ESPN reported Tuesday that Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been cleared for training camp earlier this month after undergoing a microdiscectomy last season to repair a fully herniated disk. The 25-year-old recorded 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns in nine games.
Drafted by the Lions in the second round of the 2023 draft, he has accumulated 186 catches for 2,104 yards and 20 touchdowns over three seasons. In his rookie year LaPorta earned a Pro Bowl selection and second-team All-Pro honors after setting career highs with 86 receptions, 889 yards and 10 touchdown receptions. He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.
Veteran players on the Lions are scheduled to report to training camp next week.
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