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Detroit Lions 'Don't Know' If Sam LaPorta's Injury Will Impact Week 1

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has missed multiple practices this week after sustaining a hip injury, and now it's unclear if he will be available when the Lions face the New Orleans Saints in week 1 of the NFL regular season, per…

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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has missed multiple practices this week after sustaining a hip injury, and now it's unclear if he will be available when the Lions face the New Orleans Saints in week 1 of the NFL regular season, per ESPN . Detroit's head coach, Dan Campbell, explained on Thursday that, "It flared up a little bit, it's a little aggravated. But we feel good long-term about him. We'll rest him for a little bit here and letting it calm down."

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