{"id":951977,"date":"2026-07-22T00:51:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T00:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/951977\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T00:51:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T00:51:16","slug":"detroit-lions-te-sam-laporta-fully-cleared-after-herniated-disc-surgery-ahead-of-training-camp-per-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/951977\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta fully cleared after herniated disc surgery ahead of training camp, per reports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">DETROIT \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/topic\/Detroit_Lions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/topic\/Detroit_Lions\/\">Detroit Lions<\/a> Pro Bowl tight end <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/topic\/Sam_Laporta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/topic\/Sam_Laporta\/\">Sam LaPorta<\/a> has been fully cleared to return for training camp after recovering from a herniated disc, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler posted on X on Tuesday (July 21) that LaPorta was cleared earlier this month, putting him on track to participate in training camp. <\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Lions Pro Bowl TE Sam LaPorta (herniated disc) was fully cleared earlier this month, per source, setting him up for training camp. <\/p>\n<p>Detroit will determine level of involvement, but <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ttwentyman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@ttwentyman<\/a> noted he\u2019s expected to be full go. <\/p>\n<p>Surgery repaired the issue last year. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cySzbSc4DS\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/cySzbSc4DS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JFowlerESPN\/status\/2079692892172320993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">July 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">The Lions will determine how much work he receives during camp, but he is expected to be a full participant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">LaPorta underwent surgery last year to repair a back issue and has been working through his recovery ahead of the 2026 season, after playing just 9 games last season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">The former second-round pick has quickly become one of the Lions\u2019 most important offensive weapons since arriving in Detroit. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Prior to his injury, LaPorta grabbed 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">LaPorta earned Pro Bowl honors during his rookie season after setting an NFL record for a first-year tight end as he caught 86 passes for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">His 10 touchdown receptions tied future Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski for No. 2 all-time, falling two behind Chicago Bears legend and Super Bowl champion head coach Mike Ditka (12).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">During his second season, LaPorta accumulated 726 yards with seven touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">His return provides a boost to a Lions offense that will look to regain their footing after missing the playoffs last season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Detroit opens training camp with LaPorta expected to be available as the team prepares for the upcoming NFL season.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit &#8211; 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