Lions' Rookie TE Sam LaPorta Sidelined with Serious Knee Injury During Vikings Clash

Detroit Lions' rookie tight end Sam LaPorta was carted off the field with a knee injury during the game against the Minnesota Vikings and will not return. LaPorta, who set a franchise record for most receptions in a season by a tight end, was officially listed as questionable before being downgraded to out. His injury raises questions about the Lions' decision to play starters with a playoff spot nearly secured. The team's depth at tight end is a concern as they head into the playoffs without LaPorta and with TE2 Brock Wright also injured.