Big news out of Detroit today for Lions fans: Tight end Sam LaPorta was a no-show on the practice field. The reasons for his absence are completely unknown right now.
Williams Is Back, Shoulder Cleared
On the flip side, at least wide receiver Jameson Williams *was* back practicing. He’d missed the last two days with a shoulder injury, so getting him “good to go” is a relief for them. You gotta wonder how much that shoulder was bothering him, but sounds like he shook it off and is ready to roll.
LaPorta’s Back Surgery Looms as Campbell Plans Starters’ Return
But man, that LaPorta situation? That’s the one that’ll have the Motor City faithful talking. The guy is coming off back surgery, and while the best-case scenario is he just got a day off to keep him fresh for the regular season, “reasons that currently aren’t known” isn’t exactly a confidence builder. Most of their starters sat out last week’s preseason opener. Now, head coach Dan Campbell said a lot of those starters *will* play in Sunday’s second preseason game against the Commanders, but there’s still no word on if Williams or LaPorta will actually be out there. You want to see your key guys getting reps, especially after surgery, even in preseason.
So for Detroit, all eyes are on Sunday’s game against the Commanders. Will LaPorta be back on the field, or will this mystery continue? Lions fans are gonna be glued to that injury report.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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