Campbell Says Sam LaPorta Is 'Trending the Right Way' in Rehab

Overview

• Coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that LaPorta is 'trending the right way' as mandatory minicamp began and that the team is encouraged by his rehab progress.
• LaPorta, who had back surgery after his 2025 season ended, has been a limited participant in walkthroughs, jog-throughs and some individual work rather than full-team drills.
• Campbell stopped short of guaranteeing LaPorta will be ready for training camp, signaling the club will keep managing his workload to avoid setbacks.
• The Lions listed multiple players not practicing at minicamp, with Kendrick Law, Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch expected to miss the rest of the offseason and Ben Bartch held out as a precaution but expected to return to compete at left guard in training camp.
• LaPorta has been a primary target for Jared Goff and a key piece in both the pass and run games, so his status over the summer will shape Detroit’s play-calling and roster plans heading into camp.