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Coverage dated October 4, 2026

Lions, Sam LaPorta Break Off Contract Talks Hours Before Panthers Game

Headline from Newsweek

Contract talks between the Lions and star tight end Sam LaPorta have stalled ahead of Sunday night's game versus Carolina.

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3 articles, oldest first.

  1. MLive

    Lions, Sam LaPorta reportedly end contract extension talks (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    The Lions and Sam LaPorta reportedly failed to reach an agreement on a new deal, leaving the tight end’s future in Detroit uncertain.

  2. Newsweek

    Lions, Sam LaPorta Break Off Contract Talks Hours Before Panthers Game (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Contract talks between the Lions and star tight end Sam LaPorta have stalled ahead of Sunday night's game versus Carolina.

  3. New York Post

    Lions break off extension talks with star tight end Sam LaPorta (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Detroit Lions and star tight end Sam LaPorta have paused contract talks, leaving the All-Pro on track to hit free agency in 2027.

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