I'll go get paid somewhere else': Sam LaPorta sends frustrated message to Lions over contract

Sam LaPorta made his frustrations with the Detroit Lions contract situation public on the “Pardon My Take” podcast, suggesting his patience may be running out. The tight end is in the final year of his four-year rookie deal and does not have a fifth-year option for 2027, making him set up to reach free agency that offseason. After a 2025 season ended by injury, LaPorta said he’s been disillusioned by how the team values him, adding that if he doesn’t stay with Detroit, “I’ll go get paid somewhere else.” He has recorded 316 yards and three TDs on 27 catches this season.