
LaPorta's hip flare-up clouds Lions' start-of-season plans
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has a hip flare-up from practice and will be rested to calm it down, leaving his availability for the start of the season uncertain; he recently recovered from back surgery that caused him to miss the final eight games last year. In other camp updates, guard Ben Bartch is in concussion protocol, jeopardizing his chances at left guard, and rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder is unlikely to practice next week due to a hamstring injury, though he’s expected to be ready early in the season.





