Lions Broke Off Contract Talks With TE Sam LaPorta

According to Ian Rapoport, the Lions and TE Sam LaPorta have broken off contract talks after failing to find common ground so far. The two sides had been negotiating for the first few weeks of the regular season, per Rapoport. He adds Detroit could reinitiate talks, as they’re not averse to negotiating during the regular season, but at this point an extension doesn’t seem likely before 2027. LaPorta was coming off a back injury last year that kept him on injured reserve for half the season. However, he’s been healthy and productive so far. The Lions have been able to...