New Delhi, Nov. 22 -- The Detroit Lions' impressive 2025 season hit a major setback on Friday when head coach Dan Campbell announced that star tight end Sam LaPorta is unlikely to play again this year. The 24-year-old Pro Bowl standout had successful back surgery and was already sidelined on injured reserve, ruling him out for Sunday's key matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dan Campbell gave an update on LaPorta's injury and expressed that any chance of LaPorta returning before the playoffs is "very, very slim."

"I think we would be fortunate to have a chance to get him back for the rest of the season," Campbell told reporters. "I think that's very, very slim. The good news is the procedure went really well long-term."

LaPorta wa...