Sam LaPorta Health, Injury Updates & History

Is expected to be back in the lineup for W12 at Indianapolis, according to head coach Dan Campbell “...

He had an AC joint sprain according to the war room video analysis, he's missed a little bit of time, he’s on the verge of returning, Detroit has a lot of weapons but he should be close to full go this week as he returns for W12

The Lions are in a good place with their record where they can be cautious with some of their injuries, LaPorta is a good candidate for caution, if this were the playoffs he would be able to play W12, but he will need to be monitored for an official determination but if he misses this week, that shouldn't be too much of a surprise

Logged a DNP on Friday with the shoulder injury he sustained in W10, and after being considered day-to-day by head coach Dan Campbell, he has been ruled out for W11

Logged a DNP on Friday with the shoulder injury he sustained in W10, and after being considered day-to-day by head coach Dan Campbell, he is unlikely to play W11 but an official determination could come closer to game-time

Head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that LaPorta is viewed as day-to day-with the shoulder injury he sustained during W10, he's hopeful LaPorta can go on Sunday but he will need to continue to be monitored throughout the week

Head coach Dan Campbell tells reporters that Sam LaPorta is expected to play Monday night with the sprained ankle he sustained and has been managing

Lions head coach Dan Campbell has said LaPorta is considered day-to-day with the ankle injury he suffered on Sunday, diagnosed as a low ankle sprain, though he needed to be carted off and appeared to be serious, it is now considered to be minor and will continue to be monitored

By video suffered a right ankle inversion sprain late in the 2nd quarter. Return in the 3rd quarter for two snaps, then limped off and likely out for the remainder of the game with his ankle wrapped in ice.

By video suffered a right ankle inversion sprain late in the 2nd quarter, likely able to tape up and return for the 2nd half. Not expected to impact his performance.