{
  "id": 16298432,
  "title": "Seahawks Get Strong Trade Deadline Take on Lions’ Sam LaPorta",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/seahawks-get-strong-trade-deadline-take-on-lions-sam-laporta",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T07:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/seahawks-strong-trade-deadline-lions-073703329.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Seattle Seahawks are considering a potential trade for Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, who is unhappy with his contract situation. LaPorta has been a valuable asset for the Lions, playing 189 pass snaps this season and recording an 80.6 overall PFF grade. He has 27 receptions for 316 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 11.7 yards per catch and generating 144 yards after the catch. If the Seahawks acquire LaPorta, they could bolster their offense by making him their No. 2 pass-catcher behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Additionally, the Seahawks may also target Washington Commanders veteran defensive lineman Daron Payne, who is in the final year of a lucrative contract and could significantly enhance the team's defense.",
  "summary": "The Seattle Seahawks have their go-to star for their passing game in Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but could they potentially pursue another pass-catching weapon to pair with the wideout? While there are concerns about the team’s running game, those worries can go away with Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price returning from injury. Nonetheless, Seattle has lost Elijah […] The post Seahawks Get Strong Trade…",
  "key_points": [
    "Seattle Seahawks eye trade for Detroit Lions' Sam LaPorta.",
    "LaPorta valuable to Lions with 27 receptions, 316 yards, 3 TDs.",
    "Seahawks may also target Daron Payne for defensive upgrade."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}