Sam LaPorta wants his future in Detroit sorted out, but the Lions front office isn’t making it easy. Determined to land a new deal, the contract standoff between the two sides has heated up over the past couple of weeks…
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta opened up about his ongoing contract standoff, emphasizing his desire for stability as he and his wife prepare to welcome their first child in Metro Detroit. LaPorta expressed that while he hopes to remain with the Lions, he respects the front office's business approach during negotiations.
Now in the final year of his four-year rookie deal, the 25-year-old could hit free agency after the season. General manager Brad Holmes has reportedly taken a cautious approach following LaPorta's past back injury, though projected estimates suggest a potential three-year extension could reach $15 million annually.
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