Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury after being hurt during practice, and his status for Week 1 is uncertain. Multiple outlets report that Lions head coach Dan Campbell provides an iffy outlook, indicating the injury is being monitored closely as the regular season approaches.
While Campbell does not suggest LaPorta is ruled out, he gives mixed signals about timing. The Athletic and Winnipeg Free Press say Campbell expresses optimism that the issue is not expected to be long-term, framing it as “aggravating” but manageable. Yahoo Sports and Newsweek characterize the update as uneasy, emphasizing that the team does not sound fully confident about whether LaPorta will be ready in time. Fox Sports adds that the Lions “don’t know” whether the injury will still affect Week 1, reflecting the lack of clarity heading into kickoff.
