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The Detroit Lions finished the 2025 NFL season with a 9-8 record, finishing fourth in the NFC North and missing the playoffs. Injuries played a significant role in their performance, with the team ranking as the second-most injured in the league based on man-games lost, following a similar issue in 2024 where they were No. 1.
There were 10 injuries that stood out as most impactful in chronological order. Previously on Lions Wire:
Now, No. 8:
LaPorta’s 2025 season was cut short by a back injury that eventually required surgery. Despite the shortened season, he remained highly efficient, averaging a career-high 54.3 yards per game.
Here is my excerpt for Sam LaPorta.
"I was in a lot of pain. I was gimpy, I was walking around like an 80-year-old man and it just wasn't getting any better." — Sam LaPorta
In just three seasons, Sam LaPorta has established himself as one of the premier tight ends in the NFL. Despite a shortened 2025 campaign due to a back injury, his early career production has been record-breaking.
LaPorta's 2025 season ended after Week 10 due to a fully herniated disc that required surgery. Before the injury, he was on a productive pace, notably scoring all three of his touchdowns on plays of 40+ yards.
There is uncertainty going forward with the disc herniation surgery due to the possibility of residual symptoms. That may not be known until late in the offseason. The expectation at this point is he should be ready by training camp. Future reliability will be a question mark.
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This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Lions' top 10 most impactful injuries of 2025: No. 8, Sam LaPorta
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There were 10 injuries that stood out as most impactful in chronological order. Previously on Lions Wire:
- No. 1 Taylor Decker - shoulder
- No. 2 Alim McNeill - ACL
- No. 3 Kerby Joseph - knee
- No. 4 Marcus Davenport - shoulder
- No. 5 Terrion Arnold - shoulder
- No. 6 DJ Reed - hamstring
- No. 7 Christian Mahogany
Full list of Top 10 most impactful Lions injuries of 2025: Read complete article at JimmyLiaoMD.com.
Now, No. 8:
No. 8: Nov. 9, 2025 (Week 10) - Sam LaPorta herniated disc
LaPorta’s 2025 season was cut short by a back injury that eventually required surgery. Despite the shortened season, he remained highly efficient, averaging a career-high 54.3 yards per game.
Here is my excerpt for Sam LaPorta.
"I was in a lot of pain. I was gimpy, I was walking around like an 80-year-old man and it just wasn't getting any better." — Sam LaPorta
In just three seasons, Sam LaPorta has established himself as one of the premier tight ends in the NFL. Despite a shortened 2025 campaign due to a back injury, his early career production has been record-breaking.
2025 Season Stats
LaPorta's 2025 season ended after Week 10 due to a fully herniated disc that required surgery. Before the injury, he was on a productive pace, notably scoring all three of his touchdowns on plays of 40+ yards.
| Statistic | 2025 Total (9 Games) |
| Receptions | 40 |
| Receiving Yards | 489 |
| Yards Per Catch | 12.2 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| First Downs | 23 |
Career NFL Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yds | TD | Notable Honors |
| 2023 | DET | 17 | 86 | 889 | 10 | Pro Bowl, 2nd-Team All-Pro |
| 2024 | DET | 16 | 60 | 726 | 7 | Top 100 Players (#94) |
| 2025 | DET | 9 | 40 | 489 | 3 | — |
| Total | 42 | 186 | 2,104 | 20 |
Outlook of injury
There is uncertainty going forward with the disc herniation surgery due to the possibility of residual symptoms. That may not be known until late in the offseason. The expectation at this point is he should be ready by training camp. Future reliability will be a question mark.
For more Lions coverage, follow us on X, @TheLionsWire, and give our Facebook page a like. Follow Jimmy on X, @JimmyLiaoMD
This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Lions' top 10 most impactful injuries of 2025: No. 8, Sam LaPorta
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