Sam LaPorta sounds off about contract situation with Lions: 'I break my f—–g back for the team'

LaPorta is not a happy camper right now. Sam LaPorta is taking a unique approach in terms of his contract situation. Instead of keeping things in-house, LaPorta has chosen to publicly voice his displeasure. A former Pro Bowler, LaPorta is in the final year of his four-year, $9.47 million rookie contract. He is slated to earn $5.78 million in cash earnings this season. LaPorta, based on his comments, is clearly not happy that he has yet to receive a contract extension from the Lions. "I think the combination of like getting your heartstrings twisted, as well as the violent sport that we play, you know, it sucks and it's disappointing that you go out there every week and you bear the risk of getting hurt," LaPorta said on Pardon My Take.

"You know, like last year, whatever it was week nine, week 10. I break my f—–g back for the team, and then I'm going out there this year, and I'm balling, and maybe they're not showing the love. "Yeah, it sucks. I'm going to continue to be a pro, and you know, I just a lot of that to my agent, and he handles that great. … So I'm going to continue to go do my thing and ball out. And in three months, if I don't get to