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Lions rule out ailing Sam LaPorta for Jaguars matchup

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DETROIT -- The Lions will be missing one of their top offensive weapons when they return home to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Detroit ruled out Pro Bowl tight end Sam LaPorta on Friday because of a shoulder injury. He hasn't practiced all week.

Lions coach Dan Campbell described the injury as a sprained AC joint. LaPorta suffered it during the second half of last weekend's 26-23 road win against the Houston Texans and was considered day-to-day.

"We don't feel like this is something like, 'Oh, man, this going to be a long, nagging injury.