The Detroit tight end and his wife, Callahan, visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City and were blessed by Pope Leo XIV, ...

The player and his partner Callahan recently visited the Vatican - just days after tying the knot - to meet the first ever ...

The Detroit Lions' popularity was put on display by the NFLPA's list of the 50 players who sold the most jerseys in their recent data.

Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs ranked 20th, Jared Goff was 22nd and Sam LaPorta was 47th. While this is quite impressive, the Lions ' overall rankings have slightly dipped from last year.

The Lions might be extra blessed this year. Or at least Sam LaPorta. The Detroit tight end and his wife, Callahan, visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City and were blessed by Pope Leo XIV ...

No. 47: TE Sam LaPorta. The Lions are the only NFL team to feature three players in the top 20, with four other teams ( Philadelphia Eagles , Kansas City Chiefs , Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco ...

Detroit Lions tight end and Iowa football alum Sam LaPorta and his wife visited the Vatican City and received a blessing from Pope Leo XIV.

The final Lions entrant in the top 50 was tight end Sam LaPorta, who was responsible for the 47th-most jersey sales during this stretch. There's major star power on that list for the Lions.

Sam LaPorta and his new wife Callahan met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, but Chicago Bears fans have expressed concerns after ...