# Sam LaPorta's Lions Future

> Sam LaPorta says he'll leave Lions if contract talks fail.
- Title: Sam LaPorta's Lions Future · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Sam LaPorta says he'll leave Lions if contract talks fail. Sam LaPorta, a Lions tight end, will leave Detroit if contract negotiations fail after breaking…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/sam-laporta-gets-blunt-on-lions-future-ill-go-get-paid-somewhere-else-12601600
- Author: Matt Audilet
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sam laporta, lions, nfl, contract negotiations, tight end, unrestricted free agent
## Sam LaPorta's contract stalemate
Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions reached a stalemate in contract negotiations earlier this year.
## LaPorta's frustration with Lions
LaPorta said he'll leave Detroit if the two sides can't come to an agreement on his contract.
## LaPorta's contract details
LaPorta is playing his final season of a four-year, $9.4 million rookie contract.
## Key takeaway

Sam LaPorta, a Lions tight end, will leave Detroit if contract negotiations fail after breaking his back last season.