Dan Campbell confirms Lions TE Sam LaPorta had a surgery on his back, chances of him returning this year are “very, very slim”

Related Players: Brock Wright

Miserable news for one of the league's best tight ends. It's unlikely that Brock Wright delivers much outside of a random touchdown or two for the rest of the season, so it'd be best to leave him on waivers.

No Sam LaPorta or Terrion Arnold for the Lions. Amik Robertson plans to take his availability to gameday, see if he can go

Related Players: Brock Wright, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Kalif Raymond

Brock Wright is closer to the "blocking" TE prototype than someone we should be plugging into fantasy lineups, so he's out of fantasy consideration. ARSB/Jamo/Raymond could have a few more targets spread around for them, but we may be seeing a few more carries out of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

Lions TE Sam LaPorta, who missed time in training camp because of injury, isn't listed on the initial injury report, putting him on track to face the Packers.

Related Players: Brock Wright, Shane Zylstra

It was a disappointing season —in terms of ADP payoff— for LaPorta last season, but it looks like he'll be a full-go in this divisional matchup to start the year. Consider him an easy top-10 option for Week 1.

#Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) is off the injury report and good to go Sunday vs. the #Colts.

Related Players: Brock Wright

LaPorta looks like he'll be a full-go for Week 12, and he gets a Colts defense that ranks 30th in TE aFPA. He should be considered above streaming options as a TE1.

Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) practiced Thursday

Related Players: Brock Wright

LaPorta looks like he'll be a full-go for Week 12, and he gets a Colts defense that ranks 30th in TE aFPA. He should be considered above streaming options as a TE1.

The Lions ruled out TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) for Sunday's game vs. Jacksonville.

Related Players: Brock Wright, Shane Zylstra

LaPorta's mediocre sophomore season could have gotten a great boost here against a soft Jaguars defense, but no luck. Brock Wright is an interesting "close your eyes and click" option for very deep leagues.

No practice for Lions TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) on Friday.

Related Players: Brock Wright

LaPorta's mediocre sophomore season would get a little bit worse if he's forced out of this great matchup against the Jaguars. It's such a good matchup that it likely puts Wright into streaming consideration in (much) deeper leagues. We'll keep an eye on the situation, but give the rest of the Lions pass-catchers a slight bump if the starting TE misses Week 11.

Tests confirmed low ankle sprain for Sam LaPorta, per source.

Related players: Brock Wright

Relative good news for the Lions' star tight end, the post went on to say. The good news is LaPorta has an extra day to get ready with a Monday night game in Week 4. But that won't make life easy for fantasy owners, especially if LaPorta is listed a game-time call. Wright could be a backup option off the wire for owners who could end up making a last-minute switch. Either way, LaPorta owners may need a plan heading into next Monday night.

Lions’ TE Sam LaPorta did not practice today due to a calf injury.

Related Players: Brock Wright

This would be such a bummer if he were to miss Week 6, as the TE position is short on exciting options. We'll keep an eye on his progress through the end of the week.

Sam LaPorta has been taking first-team reps since Day 1 and doesn't look out of place at all. He's still got a lot to learn, but all indications are that he's a quick study and his receiving skills are really advanced for a young tight end. He's going to play a big role in this offense starting Week 1.

Related Players: Brock Wright, James Mitchell

You love to see it. For a team that set a tight end TD record despite trading away T.J. Hockenson halfway through the season, fantasy managers are expectedly excited for the rookie's fantasy prospects. Detroit TEs went for 784 yards on 93 targets last year. La Porta is firmly on streaming radars right out of the gate.