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        Sam LaPorta Injury History & Analysis

        Sam LaPorta's Injury Guide

        High Risk

        Chance of Injury in 2026

        60%

        % chance misses at least 2 quarters

        Chance of Injury per Game

        5.2%

        1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

        Projected Games Missed 2026

        2.40

        Durability

        5.00

        Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

        Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly Sports Injury Predictor

        Sam LaPorta's Injury Status

        No active injuries.

        Sam LaPorta Injury History

        Date League Injury Games Missed Details
        Nov 9, 2025
        		 NFL Back Vertebral Bruise
        Grade 1
        		7 LaPorta injured his back against the Washington Commanders and was placed on IR on November 15. He missed the rest of the season.
        Nov 10, 2024
        		 NFL Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain
        Grade 1
        		1 LaPorta suffered a sprained AC joint in Week 10's win over the Texans.
        Sep 22, 2024
        		 NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull
        Unspecified Grade 1
        		- LaPorta played through the injury but it clearly affected him
        Aug 2, 2024
        		 NFL Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull
        Unspecified Grade 1
        		- LaPorta dealt with a minor strain.
        Jan 7, 2024
        		 NFL Knee Unspecified Bruise
        Grade 1
        		- He also sustained a hyperextension. Surprisingly, LaPorta played through the injury in the postseason.
        Nov 19, 2022
        		 NFL Knee Meniscus Tear
        Grade 1
        		1 LaPorta returned for Iowa's December 31 bowl game.
        Sam LaPorta

        Sam LaPorta
        Player Profile

        TE DET

        Height

        6'3"

        Weight

        245 lbs.

        Experience

        3 yrs.

        Bye

        6

        Birthday

        Jan 12, 2001

        Age

        25.5

        College

        Iowa

        NFL Draft Pick

        2023 - Rd 2, Pk 34
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