Rookie tight end Sam LaPorta has become a crucial part of the Detroit Lions offense. With the Lions looking to continue their historic season, LaPorta isn’t trying to miss Detroit’s playoff matchup against the Rams.
The tight end got some reps in at practice and says he is “optimistic,” about playing against the Rams, via Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free-Press. LaPorta is dealing with a knee injury he suffered against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.
He was forced to leave the game and was eventually diagnosed with a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise. LaPorta will have one more opportunity to practice before the Super Wild Card matchup. The Lions will hope he can continue to recover quickly and suit up against Los Angeles.
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