Sam LaPorta Out Against Eagles with Back Injury; Lions TE Brock Wright to Step In

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a back injury, after missing practice all week. LaPorta, a 2023 Pro Bowler, has 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns this season. Coach Dan Campbell expressed high confidence in tight end Brock Wright to fill LaPorta's role, describing Wright as a "jack of all trades" who is dependable in pass protection, run blocking, route running, and special teams. The Lions also ruled out safety Kerby Joseph (knee) and cornerback Terrion Arnold (concussion). Edge rusher Josh Paschal (back) is also out. Several other Lions players are questionable, including Marcus Davenport (shoulder), Taylor Decker (shoulder/rest), Miles Frazier (knee), D.J. Reed (hamstring), Amik Robertson (hamstring), Malcolm Rodriguez (knee), Jacob Saylors (back), Penei Sewell (ankle), Sione Vaki (ankle), and Brock Wright (ankle). Aidan Hutchinson (elbow) and Graham Glasgow (back) are cleared to play.