Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta expected to play against Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football.
Among the players who exited the game at points was tight end Sam LaPorta, who got rolled up on by a defender while blocking on Detroit'stouchdown. He returned to the game in the third quarter, but would miss time after limping off on the first play of the third quarter.was back on the field Friday. On Saturday, coach Dan Campbell indicated the talented tight end is expected to play in Monday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.
"He looked really good yesterday, that was good to see," Campbell said. "He's bounced back quickly, healed up nicely. So no, he's good."had the sixth pick of the 2023 Draft, there was plenty of buzz around the team potentially selecting cornerback Devon Witherspoon. However, the Seahawks took Witherspoon fifth overall and Detroit traded back to the 12th pick.and Jack Campbell, while also adding LaPorta and Brian Branch on the second night.
Witherspoon has enjoyed a solid start to his career, with 96 total tackles, three sacks and one interception over his first 17 career games. “We really liked him a lot. I would say what you see on tape is exactly what we thought he would be. He is a competitive, tough, feisty, football playing dude," said. "Plays the corner, plays the nickel, active, ball guy. Now, that being said, I would take Branch, LaPorta and Gibbs for that. Whatever that combination was, had it been him, you’re losing out on one of those players. You don’t get the combination of three. But he’s a heck of a player, we liked him a lot.
3.) Christian Mahogany and Brodric Martin are both nearing returns after stints on injury lists. Campbell indicated that Mahogany is close to beginning his 21-day return to play clock and that the Boston College product is closer to returning than the defensive tackle.Sports journalist who has covered the Detroit Lions the past three NFL seasons. Christian brings expert analysis, insights and an ability to fairly assess how the team is performing in a tough NFC North division.
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