Tests confirmed that Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has a low ankle sprain, which is less severe than initially feared following the team's 20-13 win over the Cardinals.
LaPorta caught two passes for 36 yards but suffered the ankle injury while blocking on a touchdown play, leading to him being carted off the field before halftime.
He returned briefly in the second half, but his performance was impacted by the injury, marking a concerning start in Year 2 after a record-setting rookie season.
Following a Pro Bowl rookie season, LaPorta has had a slow start in Year 2 with just eight receptions for 94 yards, worsened by prior hamstring issues.
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