The Lions and tight end Sam LaPorta have broken off contract extension talks, per Ian Rapoport. The two sides had been negotiating for several weeks into the regular season but failed to reach common ground, according to the reporting.
Per Rapoport, talks extended through this past weekend, with LaPorta's camp pushing to end discussions if a deal couldn't be completed. As of now, LaPorta is set to become a free agent in 2027. According to NFL Trade Rumors, the Lions could reinitiate negotiations, as they remain open to talking during the regular season.