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Another team’s looming TE negotiation adds urgency to Sam LaPorta-Lions situation

As if contract talks between the Lions and Sam LaPorta needed another layer of potential complication, there is an undeniable one that cannot be hidden.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
Another team’s looming TE negotiation adds urgency to Sam LaPorta-Lions situation
Key Things to Know
  • SideLion Report argues the Lions must urgently extend Sam LaPorta before the tight end market resets.
  • The Raiders are reportedly expected to make Brock Bowers the league's highest-paid tight end at over $20 million annually.
  • Jonathan Jones reported that an extension between Detroit and LaPorta remains more likely than not before March free agency.
The Story in 60 Seconds

SideLion Report argues that the Detroit Lions face mounting urgency to finalize a contract extension with tight end Sam LaPorta. The pressure follows LaPorta's candid remarks regarding contract talks on the "Pardon My Take" podcast, as well as reporting from The Athletic's Jonathan Jones indicating an agreement before free agency remains more likely than not.

According to Jones, the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to sign Brock Bowers to a market-resetting extension surpassing $20 million annually. Writer Brad Berreman notes that delaying LaPorta's deal could prove costly for Detroit, especially after previous delayed extensions significantly increased player price tags.

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