""I think we would be fortunate to have a chance to get him back for the rest of the season," Campbell said. "I think that's very, very slim. "The good news is the procedure went really well long-term.""
""I mean he's a hell of an all-around blocker, receiver, he can do it all. But he was really reliable on third down in the red zone, that's the biggest thing," Morton said on Thursday. "But his blocking on first and second down. I mean the way he's improved with his blocking, it's just been awesome. So, our other guys - all the tight ends have got to step up.""
Sam LaPorta underwent back surgery and is unlikely to return this season, with coaches calling his chance very slim. He was placed on injured reserve and was ruled out of Sunday's game against Philadelphia. LaPorta, 24, is a 2023 Pro Bowler and the Lions' third-leading receiver with 489 yards, 40 receptions and three touchdowns behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. The Lions drafted LaPorta in 2023 in the second round, 34th overall. Coaches said the procedure went well for the long term, but his blocking and third-down red-zone reliability will be missed, so Brock Wright and other tight ends must step up.
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