Former Iowa star tight end Sam LaPorta wants to continue to make strides as a run blocker as he prepares for his third season with the Detroit Lions. LaPorta is coming off a 2024 season in which he had 66 receptions, including eight for touchdowns for a Lions team that was the top offense in the NFL.

Johnny Morton is Detroit’s new offensive coordinator and LaPorta does not think there will be major changes going into next season.

LaPorta says coming out of last season healthy was a plus for the off-season.

The Lions finished 15-2 last season but stumbled in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs against Washington.