Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta will miss Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a left shoulder injury.
LaPorta was hurt during the third quarter of last Sunday night’s 26-23 overtime victory over the Houston Texans. He sustained an AC joint sprain and didn’t practice this week before being formally ruled out on Friday.
LaPorta has 25 catches for 366 yards and three touchdowns in nine games. Last season, LaPorta was a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie when he hauled in 86 receptions for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III broke his left thumb during Thursday’s practice but was a full participant Friday while sporting a cast on the hand. Davis was added to the injury report after the injury. He will play Sunday.
“I can still catch, somewhat,” Davis told the Detroit Free Press on Friday. “Just small adjustments in the game as far as using my hands and I guess maybe being a little bit more finesse, not too aggressive. I honestly feel like when I get in the game the adrenaline takes over and I just don’t give a (bleep) no more, that’s what I’m hoping or I think that’ll happen.”
The Lions also ruled out defensive tackle Brodric Martin (knee) and defensive backs Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle/finger) and Emmanuel Moseley (pectoral). Linebacker Ben Niemann (ankle) is questionable.
For Jacksonville, offensive lineman Ezra Cleveland (ankle), defensive tackle Maason Smith (ankle) and running back Keilan Robinson (toe) are listed as questionable.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence (nonthrowing left shoulder) will miss his second straight game. Running back Tank Bigsby (ankle) will also miss the game. The team’s leading rusher with 519 yards was injured in last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings.