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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / The 33rd Team / April 19
Pride in Detroit: How NFL Teams are Emulating Lions’ Success
Could the Lions, the Detroit Lions, be the team that the rest of the league emulates next week as the 2024 NFL Draft makes its way to the Motor City? If this year’s free agency is any indication, the answer is a resounding yes.
College Football News / The 33rd Team / April 18
2024 NFL Draft: 1 Surprise Player At Every Position Who Could Sneak Into Top 100
We are officially less than a week away from the 2024 NFL Draft, so it's time to dig further into the class. Rather than just focus on the first round, let's look at several players who could sneak into the top 100 despite being projected as Day 3 picks.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 2
NFL Draft bets: NFC North betting odds for each team's first pick
As the NFL Draft inches closer, Yardbarker's NFL expert Griffin Carroll is going division-by-division, breaking down the betting odds for the position of each team's first pick.
Detroit Lions News / FanNation All Lions / February 26
Detroit Lions Tight End Targets at NFL Combine
The Detroit Lions struck gold in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, picking Iowa's Sam LaPorta. All LaPorta would go on to do was become a Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro selection, quickly becoming a vital part of Detroit's passing attack.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 23
Steelers’ TJ Watt Gives Simple Response When Asked About Lions' Sam LaPorta Playing Through The Same Injury He Didn’t
The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently in the thick of the offseason. One of their star players, linebacker TJ Watt, is utilizing the first two weeks of the offseason to rest and recover from the previous season.
Detroit Lions News / FanNation All Lions / February 20
Contract Status of Detroit Lions Tight Ends in 2024
The Detroit Lions couldn't have asked for anything more from tight end Sam LaPorta in his rookie season. LaPorta, the No. 34 overall pick in the 2023 draft, spoiled the Lions with his high-level production.
Kansas State Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / February 12
7 round Detroit Lions mock draft with trade out of first round
Ok, I know I just did a Detroit Lions mock draft a couple weeks ago at the Senior Bowl. The plan was to wait until after the combine to do the next one,
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 7
Super Bowl bets: Two player prop specials worth grabbing
As the Super Bowl nears closer, more and more betting options are made available on sportsbooks. Admittedly, the sheer quantity of these special markets opening can be a bit overwhelming.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 30
Ben Johnson's decision to stay in Detroit impacts Super Bowl 2025 odds
In a surprise announcement, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has passed on the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks head coaching jobs in favor of running it back for another year in Detroit.
Detroit Lions News / 5 GOATs / January 28
George Kittle-Sam LaPorta matchup sets stage to represent Tight End University in Super Bowl LVIII
The San Francisco 49ers hosting the Detriot Lions for the NFC Championship game on Sunday means no matter the outcome, Iowa, a.k.a Tight End U, will have representation in Super Bowl LVIII.
NFL News / Field Level Media / January 25
NFC Championship Game betting primer: 49ers should feel Purdy good
This may sound surprising, but the San Francisco 49ers needed some good fortune to advance last week -- at home -- against the Green Bay Packers, and the Detroit Lions looked like a seasoned group of veteran playoff performers in turning back the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / January 21
Lions' star rookie TE Sam LaPorta will play vs. Buccaneers
The Detroit Lions are getting a huge boost shortly before their divisional-round matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Detroit Lions News / FanNation All Lions / January 14
Detroit Lions Sam LaPorta Active against Los Angeles Rams
The Detroit Lions will have their star rookie tight end available when they take the field to face the Los Angeles Rams in an highly anticipated early
Detroit Lions News / 5 GOATs / January 14
Report: Lions rookie TE Sam LaPorta ‘trending in the right direction to play’ vs. Rams
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta intends to play Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams after suffering a knee injury last week. Somehow, some way, LaPorta is trending in the right direction, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Detroit Lions News / NFL Analysis Network / January 11
Lions’ Sam LaPorta Gives Positive Injury Update On Himself
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a knee injury during his team’s season finale against the Minnesota Vikings this past weekend, putting his status for the Lions’ Wild Card Round matchup with the Los Angeles Rams in jeopardy.
Detroit Lions News / FanNation All Lions / January 10
Sam LaPorta Improving, Participated in Walkthrough
After providing a positive outlook on the status of tight end Sam Laporta Monday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said the rookie participated in Wednesday's walkthrough prior to practice. There still isn't a clear decision on whether or not LaPorta will be active for Sunday's Wild Card showdown with the Los Angeles Rams.
Detroit Lions News / NFL Analysis Network / January 8
Lions’ Sam LaPorta Makes NFL History Before Devastating Injury
The Detroit Lions locked up a division title for the first time since 1993 when they defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. In Week 17, they went on the road and were robbed of a victory over the Dallas Cowboys which would have put them in position to earn the No.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / January 7
Lions offensive linchpin could miss time with knee injury
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta is working through a knee injury.
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / January 7
Lions: TE Sam LaPorta's knee injury 'not good news'
Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta avoided a season-ending left knee injury on Sunday, but his availability for the wild-card round of the playoffs next week is in peril.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / January 7
Lions HC Dan Campbell shares negative update on injury to TE Sam LaPorta
The Lions finished the regular season strong on Sunday, but they had some unfortunate injury news.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / January 7
Watch: Lions TE Sam LaPorta breaks rookie record with TD
Detriot Lions rookie Sam LaPorta has already blossomed into one of the best tight ends in the league.
Detroit Lions News / NFL Analysis Network / December 22
Lions Tight End Sam LaPorta Makes NFL History in Week 15
Opinions varied on how the Detroit Lions did during the 2023 NFL Draft. Some analysts thought they did a great job adding talented football players to their roster that could be immediate contributors.
Detroit Lions News / FanNation All Lions / December 21
Detroit Lions Sam LaPorta Wins Rookie of the Week
Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta has won NFL Rookie of the Week for his performance against the Denver Broncos in Week 15. The Iowa product
The 'Most receiving touchdowns as a rookie' quiz
How many of the NFL players with the most receiving touchdowns in their rookie seasons can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / December 17
Report: Detroit Lions’ Sam LaPorta Records Incredible TE Feat No Rookie Has Ever Achieved
The Detroit Lions have plenty to celebrate on Saturday after their Week 15 showdown against the Denver Broncos. Not only did they win to stay in control of the AFC North, but their rookie tight end Sam LaPorta also made history with his performance in the game.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / December 16
Lions rookie TE joins exclusive, Hall of Fame group
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has already impressed in his first NFL season, but on Saturday vs. the Broncos, he joined an incredibly exclusive group.
Detroit Lions News / ClutchPoints / December 14
Lions’ Sam LaPorta dishes on approaching rookie tight end record
Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta has impressed this season, and he was humble when he was asked about approaching the records for receptions and yards for a rookie tight end.
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