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Will Sam LaPorta return in 2025? Injury update, return timeline for Lions star TE

The Detroit Lions won't have the services of tight end Sam LaPorta for an extended period of time thanks to injury.

LaPorta sustained a back injury in Week 10 that required surgery and landed him on injured reserve, which means he has to miss at least four games.

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like LaPorta will be back after those four games, and he might not make it back at all this season.

Here's what we know about the young tight end's chances of returning in 2025.

Is Sam LaPorta playing today?

No, LaPorta won't suit up in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers .

LaPorta has to miss at least four games after he was placed on injured reserve and has only missed two games

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