Overview
- On June 16, Lions coach Dan Campbell said LaPorta is “trending the right way,” a phrase reporters and league insiders read as a positive sign for his recovery timeline.
- LaPorta was a limited participant at mandatory minicamp, taking part in walkthroughs with the first‑team offense and doing sprinting and trainer work off to the side rather than full‑speed team drills.
- NFL insider Ian Rapoport said Campbell’s wording suggests LaPorta is likely to be cleared for training camp and that a contract extension could be completed this summer if his rehab continues.
- LaPorta had back surgery for a herniated disc in November that ended his 2025 season, and the team has kept him out of full‑speed drills during the spring while managing his rehab.
- A healthy LaPorta would restore a primary offensive weapon for the Lions and shape roster and salary decisions this summer, so the next milestones to watch are medical clearance for late‑July camp and progress in contract negotiations.