Lions Blockbuster Trade Pitch Flips Sam LaPorta to NFC Rival for Draft Haul

Heavy's Max Dible proposes a hypothetical blockbuster trade pitch sending Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta to the NFC North rival Chicago Bears for high draft picks. The pitch comes after Chicago lost tight end Cole Kmet to a season-ending torn ACL on Thursday Night Football, and amidst contract uncertainty surrounding LaPorta, who is in the final year of his rookie contract.

Dible argues the move could appeal to Detroit to replenish draft capital for an expensive roster, especially following comments from LaPorta expressing frustration over how the team treated his past back injury. However, the writer notes Detroit may hesitate to trade the Pro Bowl tight end to a division rival they face twice annually.