Sam LaPorta is out for Detroit Lions in Week 11 vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, placing Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra into bigger roles.

Tight end Sam LaPorta, who has not practiced since suffering a shoulder injury against the Houston Texans, was officially ruled out. This means the Lions will have bigger roles for Brock Wright and ...

After missing back-to-back practices prior to the Lions' Week 11 matchup with the Jaguars, star TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) is ruled OUT.

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta will miss Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a left shoulder injury.

The Lions won’t have tight end Sam LaPorta for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. LaPorta missed his third consecutive practice Friday after injuring his left shoulder against the Texans on Sunday.