The Detroit Lions got a banner rookie campaign from tight end Sam LaPorta. The Iowa product set the NFL record for receptions by a rookie tight end and proved to be a force while working as quarterback Jared Goff's security blanket.
Meko and Morgan debate whether tight end Sam LaPorta or running back Jahmyr Gibbs is more likely to surpass their rookie campaigns. 2023 was a special season for the Detroit Lions in just about every way.
To help wrap our NFL positional rankings, we are moving onto the tight end position, which has a healthy mix of young and old talent. While there are plenty of household names in our 2024 NFL TE Power Rankings, it feels like this season is when the changing of the guard officially happens.
The 2023 season was the year of the tight ends. Several rookies had standout seasons, and a handful of Year 2 tight ends (Trey McBride, Jake Ferguson and Isaiah Likely) made big leaps. So, which tight ends will break out during the 2024 season?
Offensive tackle Penei Sewell leads five Detroit Lions who are on Pro Football Focus' top players under 25 list. The fact that Detroit players make up 20 percent of the list is further proof that they have been one of the NFL's most effective teams in drafting and developing young players over the last three years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
The Detroit Lions are getting a huge boost shortly before their divisional-round matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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 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 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.
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 TE Sam LaPorta is working through a knee injury.
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.
The Lions finished the regular season strong on Sunday, but they had some unfortunate injury news.
Detriot Lions rookie Sam LaPorta has already blossomed into one of the best tight ends in the league.
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.
How many of the NFL players with the most receiving touchdowns in their rookie seasons can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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