The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET.
The Detroit Lions have made one move, sending a 2028 sixth-round NFL draft pick to the New York Jets in order to acquire safety Andre Cisco.
After Pro Bowl tight end Sam LaPorta got candid about his contract negotiations on "Pardon My Take" in late October, some wondered if he might be dealt at the deadline.
ESPN senior reporter Jeremy Fowler confirmed on Monday that the Lions have received calls on LaPorta. But, teams around the league have gotten the impression that Detroit wants to keep LaPorta and that the Lions are still set on working out a long-term deal.
The Lions have received calls on TE Sam LaPorta, but teams have gotten the impression that Detroit would like to keep him and try
to work out a long-terms deal eventually. pic.twitter.com/1OYQbcqq1U
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) November 9, 2026
Coming off a back surgery, LaPorta has 35 receptions for 399 yards with three touchdowns thus far this season. LaPorta had a breakout rookie campaign in 2023 when he caught 86 passes for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound tight end was a second-team All-Pro and a Pro Bowler in 2023.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported in early October that LaPorta and the Lions had broke off contract talks. Then, LaPorta added fuel to the fire when he went on "Pardon My Take" and commented on his contract negotiations with Detroit.
"I think the combination of like getting your heartstrings twisted as well as the violent sport that we play, it sucks and it's disappointing that you go out there every week and you bear the risk of getting hurt. Like last year, whatever it was, Week 9, Week 10, I break my (expletive) back for the team, and then I'm going out there this year and I'm balling and maybe they're just not showing the love.
"So, it sucks. I'm going to continue to be a pro and I dish a lot of that to my agent and he handles that great. Jack Bechta has handled your buddy George (Kittle) as well as a lot of other guys. So, I'm going to continue to go do my thing and ball out. In three months, if I don't get to wear the Honolulu blue and play for the Lions anymore, it's going to be all good. I'll go get paid somewhere else," LaPorta said.
#Lions TE Sam LaPorta on not getting a contract extension:
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 21, 2026
“It’s disappointing that you go out there every week and bear the risk of getting hurt. Like last year, I broke my f—ing back for the team. And then I’m going out there this year and I’m balling, and maybe they’re just… pic.twitter.com/XiLm8Liceq
If the Lions and LaPorta can't lock down a long-term extension, the franchise tag would be an option to keep LaPorta on its roster for the 2027 season.
In his career, LaPorta has registered 221 catches for 2,503 yards and 23 touchdowns.
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