When the Detroit Lions last on the field for an open practice of organized team activities, second-year tight end Sam LaPorta did not attend, though we did not learn why.
All of this is irrelevant now that LaPorta has returned to Lions practice. On Wednesday, the team shared images from its most recent OTA session, which was closed to the media, and the Iowa product was among those in attendance.
LaPorta is coming off a phenomenal rookie season in which he established himself as one of the NFL’s best tight ends, with 889 yards and 10 touchdowns. He had the most touchdowns of any tight end.
Running back Zonovan Knight, linebacker Derrick Barnes and cornerback Terrion Arnold were all limited for last week’s open session, but based on the photos, all of them looked to be a full-go.
Looking ahead to 2024, LaPorta stands to be the No. 2 option in the passing attack behind wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, but that will depend on how much wide receiver Jameson Williams can take a step forward.
Regardless, LaPorta should once again have some of the best numbers at the position in the NFL.
