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Coverage dated October 7, 2026

Lions' Sam LaPorta Gives Concerning Update on Contract Negotiations

Headline from Newsweek

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta doesn't seem to have a lot of confidence that a deal will get done.

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  1. MLive

    Sam LaPorta still open to contract extension with Lions amid ‘stalemate’ (opens MLive)

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    The Lions' star tight end said getting a deal done during the 2026 season isn't "truly off the table."

  2. Newsweek

    Lions' Sam LaPorta Gives Concerning Update on Contract Negotiations (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta doesn't seem to have a lot of confidence that a deal will get done.

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