The Detroit Lions have the second-best record in the NFL, and the Jaguars are starting a backup QB and tied for the worst.

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

For the Detroit Lions who are mathematically at >99% to make the playoffs, the balance of playing vs resting players is ...

The Detroit Lions will officially be without star tight end Sam LaPorta and three others on Sunday when they play the ...

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 ...

The Lions have Brock Wright and Shane Zysltra at tight end in place of LaPorta. And former fifth-round pick James Mitchell is a likely elevation from the practice squad. Neither of those three names ...

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 fans are excited to see newly acquired edge rusher Za'Darius Smith make his debut in Honolulu Blue this weekend ...

Detroit has ruled out Pro Bowl tight end Sam LaPorta for Sunday's game against the Jaguars because of a shoulder injury.

The Detroit Lions would prefer to take an easier path to victory this week. The Lions managed to extend their winning streak ...

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta suffered a shoulder injury during the Week 10 game against the Houston Texans that leaves ...