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Lions TE Sam LaPorta Warns of Leaving Over Pay
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta threatens to leave franchise if not paid fairly amid contract dispute.
In brief
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta threatens to leave franchise if not paid fairly amid contract dispute. Lions tight end Sam LaPorta says he'll seek other team if not paid by 2027 after contract talks stall. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Sam LaPorta's injury recovery
Sam LaPorta returned to playing after a back injury ended his 2025 season.
LaPorta's contract dispute
LaPorta says he'll leave Lions if not paid by 2027 after contract talks stall.
“I break my fucking back for this team. And then I’m going out there this year, and I’m ballin’, and maybe they’re just not showing the love. In three months, if I don’t get to wear the Honolulu Blue and play for the Lions anymore, it’s going to be all good. I’ll go get paid somewhere else.”
Lions' draft picks paid
Lions paid draft picks Jahmyr Gibbs $67.5m over three years and Jack Campbell $81m over four.
LaPorta's agent and market
LaPorta's agent Jack Bechta signed Green Bay's Tucker Kraft for $75m before LaPorta's contract talks stalled.
Lions' possible franchise tag
Lions could use franchise tag to keep LaPorta for 2027 if contract talks fail.
LaPorta's performance and value
LaPorta has 213 catches for 2,420 yards and 23 touchdowns but still on rookie contract.
What to remember
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta says he'll seek other team if not paid by 2027 after contract talks stall.
