Among the players who exited the game at points was tight end Sam LaPorta, who got rolled up on by a defender while blocking on Detroit’s hook-and-ladder touchdown. He returned to the game in the third quarter, but would miss time after limping off on the first play of the third quarter.
After not participating in practice Thursday, LaPorta was back on the field Friday. On Saturday, coach Dan Campbell indicated the talented tight end is expected to play in Monday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.
“He looked really good yesterday, that was good to see,” Campbell said. “He’s bounced back quickly, healed up nicely. So no, he’s good.”
He looked really good yesterday, that was good to see,” Campbell said. “He’s bounced back quickly, healed up nicely. So no, he’s good.”
Campbell did not have an update on the status of safety Ifeatu Melifonwu, who has missed each of the first three games with an ankle injury. Melifonwu remains out of practice and his status for Week 4 is in doubt.
DEVON WITHERSPOON’S POTENTIAL
When the Lions had the sixth pick of the 2023 Draft, there was plenty of buzz around the team potentially selecting cornerback Devon Witherspoon. However, the Seahawks took Witherspoon fifth overall and Detroit traded back to the 12th pick.
