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Sam LaPorta: Don't know if extension is off the table, but there's a stalemate

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta remains in the thick of contract negotiations as he enters the final year of his rookie deal, though both sides appear stuck in a stalemate. LaPorta, who has shown strong production this season with 22 catches for 228 yards and two touchdowns in four games, acknowledged the impasse while deferring to his agent, Jack Bechta, to handle discussions with the front office.

Despite the uncertainty, his on-field performance has not been affected, with his stats on pace for his best season since joining the team. Head coach Dan Campbell, meanwhile, downplayed the negotiations, calling them the last thing on his mind as the Lions focus on their current campaign.

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