Sam LaPorta may be an intriguing trade target for the Seattle Seahawks to pursue as they look to strengthen their passing attack and provide quarterback Sam Darnold with another reliable option to turn to. The Detroit Lions tight end offers a productive receiving threat capable of moving the chains and creating mismatches across the middle of the field.
LaPorta has recorded 27 receptions for 316 yards and three touchdowns this season. That production serves as a potential upgrade for Seattle’s passing game if the team decides to pursue him this year.
The Seahawks have yet to get the consistent production expected from their top tight ends thus far this season, with AJ Barner having recorded only 15 receptions for 138 yards and no touchdowns on the year and Elijah Arroyo being placed on injured reserve, which increases the appeal of adding an established pass catcher to the unit.
Darnold’s struggles with turnovers have raised concerns about his offensive efficiency, as he has seven interceptions on the season. LaPorta offers to provide Darnold with a dependable target to extend drives and help the latter operate more efficiently. With Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp also off to slow starts to the year, acquiring LaPorta may also inject new life into Seattle’s offense and give the passing game another weapon as the Seahawks evaluate their options in the trade market.
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