Footballguys on Sam LaPorta

LaPorta's injury recovery and new OC's McBride-style usage could return him to top-five TE range.

LaPorta is trending in the right direction with his herniated disc injury recovery and is on track for a big contract extension this summer. Despite cautious views on back injuries generally, the source sees LaPorta getting back to top-five tight end range if healthy. New OC Drew Petzing's influence from the Cardinals' offense that force-fed Trey McBride could mean similar high-volume treatment for LaPorta.

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