NFL teams have reportedly called the Detroit Lions about a potential Sam LaPorta trade, but they’re getting a clear answer
Sam LaPorta’s contract frustrations have drawn interest from other NFL teams, but a new report indicates the Lions aren’t looking to move their star tight end before Tuesday’s trade deadline.
A few weeks back, the Detroit Lions had some drama with star tight end Sam LaPorta. Negotiations on an extension had brokedown and then LaPorta went on the Pardon My Take Show and had some comments that were not so great to hear if you’re the Lions.
“I think the combination of getting your heartstrings twisted as well as the violent sport we play, it sucks. It’s disappointing that you go out there every week and you bear the risk of getting hurt. Like last year, whatever it was, Week 9, Week 10, I break my fucking back for this team, and then I’m going out there this year and I’m balling, and maybe they’re just not showing the love. So I’m going to continue to do my thing and ball out, and in three months, if I don’t get to wear Honolulu Blue and play for the Lions anymore, it’s going to be all good. I’ll go get paid somewhere else, so whatever.”
This led some to wonder if LaPorta was maybe going to be available for trade before this year’s deadline. In fact, teams have even reached out, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
LaPorta is not for sale, and the Lions hope to get a deal done
That’s not the most surprising news out there, but it’s important to know at this point. It says a lot about the Lions in a couple of different ways. The obvious is that they’re on a four game winn streak and they see their potential to win a Super Bowl as a lot higher than it looked a few weeks ago.
The other is that the Lions see a pathway to keep LaPorta in town. It’s our opinion that he never hits free agency in March and that the Lions and LaPorta are merely having a disagreement about guarantees and how much guaranteed money LaPorta should get after a rough back injury cost him most of his 2025 season. We’ll see what happens and if we’re right when that day comes. Until then, LaPorta isn’t for sale.
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