Detroit Lions second-year tight end Sam LaPorta was carted off the field late in the first half of his team’s game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3.
LaPorta appeared to be run over during a hook and ladder trick play that resulted in a touchdown for running back Jahmyr Gibbs. The tight end was blocking a defender further down the field when Cardinals safety Budda Baker attempted to make a tackle and ended up colliding with LaPorta.
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The 23-year-old initially left the field under his own power, but then rode a cart to the dressing room in the final seconds of the half. He returned to the field at the start of the second half, but eventually limped off the field again.
Detroit has declared LaPorta questionable for the remainder of the game due to an ankle injury.
Latest on Sam LaPorta’s injury
LaPorta needed a cart to take him to the locker room late in the first half, having apparently suffered an ankle injury on Gibbs’ touchdown in the final minute of the second quarter.
In the third quarter, the Lions announced that the tight end’s return was questionable due to an ankle injury.
Brock Wright is listed as the second tight end on the Lions’ roster.
USA TODAY will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.
