{
  "id": 2201175,
  "title": "Will Sam LaPorta play Week 1? Lions provide update on TE's hip injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/will-sam-laporta-play-week-1-lions-provide-update-on-tes-hip-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T18:56:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sam-laporta-play-week-1-185620446.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury that is causing uncertainty about his availability for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Coach Dan Campbell informed reporters on Thursday, August 20, that LaPorta sustained the injury during a recent practice. Campbell stated that the injury has slightly aggravated over time, but the team is optimistic about LaPorta's long-term prognosis. He plans to rest LaPorta for a brief period to allow the injury to subside.\n\nCampbell did not provide a definitive answer regarding LaPorta's Week 1 participation, expressing uncertainty. \"I don't know,\" Campbell said when asked about LaPorta's status. \"I feel like we'll be OK, but I don't know.\"\n\nBefore this injury, LaPorta had a solid 2025 NFL season, playing in only nine games due to a back injury. He underwent hip surgery and missed the final eight games of that campaign. The 25-year-old LaPorta is projected to be a crucial player for Detroit's passing game, having averaged 75 catches, 852 yards, and eight touchdowns in his first three NFL seasons. Brock Wright, currently the backup tight end, has also been with the Lions since 2021 and is known for his blocking abilities. The Lions recently signed Tyler Conklin, an eight-year veteran, to bolster their TE roster.",
  "summary": "Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Will he be able to play in Week 1? Here are the latest updates.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sam LaPorta has hip injury affecting Week 1 participation.",
    "Coach Dan Campbell uncertain about LaPorta's availability.",
    "LaPorta had solid 2025 season despite previous injuries."
  ],
  "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."
}