Tight end Sam LaPorta was placed on injured reserve, meaning he will be out until the team's Week 15 game against the Los Angeles Rams at the earliest. Additionally, the team released defensive lineman Pat O'Connor with an injury settlement and signed offensive lineman Michael Niese to the active roster.

Lions' Marcus Davenport, D.J. Reed, Malcolm Rodriguez and Miles Frazier were not activated and have been downgraded to OUT vs. the Eagles on SNF

The Detroit Lions have announced a concerning injury update on star tight end Sam LaPorta. Here are the details.

LaPorta (back) has missed every practice this week. Campbell said his trust in Brock Wright is "sky high" and that they have tested Jackson Meeks at TE, as well.

Here are three stats that define the Lions through nine games in the 2025 season. Even with some sputtering prior to the team's win over the Washington Commanders, the Lions have been one of the NFL's most potent offenses. Entering Week 11, the Lions currently rank second behind only the Indianapolis Colts in points per game at 31.4.

The Detroit Lions announced a series of roster moves ahead of their Week 11 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, including placing starting tight end Sam LaPorta on injured reserve, signing interior offensive lineman Michale Niese to the active roster,

While Hutchinson and Sewell were back, the Lions were still without LaPorta and Joseph at Thursday's practice.

The Detroit Lions will be without tight end Sam LaPorta for at least the next four games after placing him on injured reserve with a back injury on Saturday afternoon.