Lions' Marcus Davenport: Gets one-year deal with Detroit
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The Lions signed Davenport (triceps) to a one-year, $4.75 million contract Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Davenport proved to be an effective pass rusher across his first five seasons with the Saints, but injuries have limited him to just six regular-season games over the last two years. His 2024 campaign came to a halt after he suffered a triceps injury against Arizona in Week 3, but the 2018 first-round pick will run it back with Detroit for the 2025 campaign. Davenport's most productive season came in 2021 with the Saints, when he posted 39 tackles (23 solo), including 9.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 11 regular-season games.
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Lions' Marcus Davenport: Moves to IR
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The Lions placed Davenport (triceps) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Davenport lands on injured reserve after suffering a season-ending triceps injury during Detroit's win over Arizona in Week 3. The 28-year-old edge rusher has logged just six combined regular-season appearances over the last two seasons. Now Davenport, who is set to hit free agency in March, will focus on returning to full health.
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Lions' Marcus Davenport: Likely out for season
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Davenport suffered a season-ending tricep injury in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Though the exact details surrounding Davenport's injury aren't known, he presumably is dealing with at least a partial tear of his tricep and will require surgery. Injuries have been an issue for the defensive end, as he has played just six games over the past two seasons and may have played a part in him settling for a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Lions in free agency this offseason. Over his two games with Detroit, Davenport recorded two tackles and a half sack.
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Lions' Marcus Davenport: Out for the year
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Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Monday that Davenport (elbow) won't return this season, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
The first-year Lion was feared to have sustained a season-ending elbow injury during Sunday's Week 3 win over the Cardinals, and Campbell's comments Monday confirmed it. Davenport has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons, appearing in just six total games. Expect Josh Paschal to see increased time with the Lions' first-team defense with Davenport sidelined for the remainder of the season.
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Lions' Marcus Davenport: Could miss extended time
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Davenport will undergo tests Monday on his elbow after suffering an injury in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Davenport was in and out of the game and tried to continue playing with a sleeve on the affected arm. Rapoport suggests though that the injury may be significant and could be of the season-ending variety. More clarity on Davenport's future status will likely come when the Lions release their first injury report of the week ahead of a Week 4 Monday night showdown with the Seahawks.
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Lions' Marcus Davenport: Dealing with groin injury
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Davenport (groin) did not practice Wednesday.
Davenport entered training camp with a clean bill of health after dealing with an ankle injury for most of the 2023 season. He finished Sunday's 26-20 win over the Rams with one tackle, including 0.5 sacks, while playing 46 of 78 defensive snaps. The 2018 first-round pick will work to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday and prepare for Detroit's Week 2 matchup against Tampa Bay.
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Lions' Marcus Davenport: Moves off PUP list
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The Lions removed Davenport (ankle) from their active/PUP list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
After passing a physical Wednesday, it seems as if Davenport is finally starting to get past the ankle injury that limited him to just four games last season. The veteran linebacker inked a one-year deal with Detroit earlier in the offseason, and he's expected to serve as one of the team's top edge rushers in 2024.
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Lions' Marcus Davenport: Starting camp on PUP list
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Detroit placed Davenport (ankle) on its active/PUP list Sunday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
Davenport played just four games during the 2023 season due to a high-ankle sprain, and it seems like he's still working to recover from that. Once he's healthy, he projects for a substantial role on the edge along with Aidan Hutchinson and John Cominsky.
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Lions' Marcus Davenport: Healthy again, signs with Detroit
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Davenport has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Lions after playing only four games for the Vikings in 2023 due to a high-ankle sprain, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
The linebacker has never made it through a full season healthy and will be on a one-year deal for the second campaign in a row. Davenport played 112 defensive snaps and finished with seven tackles, including 2.0 sacks, with the Vikings last season. The sixth-year pro played in a career-high 15 games in 2022 with the Saints and finished with 29 tackles.
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Vikings' Marcus Davenport: High-ankle sprain ends season
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Davenport logged seven total tackles including 2.0 sacks in four games during the 2023 regular season.
Davenport's first season in Minnesota was cut short by a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 4. The 2018 first-round pick out of UTSA was only on a one-year deal, so he'll hit the open market once again this offseason. Given his injury history -- he's played more than 11 games only once in the last four seasons -- the 27-year-old could very well end up having to settle for another short-term, prove-it deal.
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Vikings' Marcus Davenport: Could be set for prolonged absence
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Davenport suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Davenport was carted off the field in Week 6 and could now be forced to miss over a month of action, as the injury carries a typical recovery timetable of 4-to-6 weeks. It's possible that Minnesota will place him on injured reserve, and in Davenport's absence, D.J. Wonnum will likely step into a starting role.
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Vikings' Marcus Davenport: Leaves game with ankle injury
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Davenport is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Bears due to an ankle injury, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Davenport limped to the sideline after a third down run by Justin Fields, and the former was subsequently carted to the locker room. Davenport has battled an ankle injury all season but came into Sunday's game without an injury designation. D.J. Wonnum is a candidate for an increased workload if Davenport is unable to return.
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Vikings' Marcus Davenport: Gets sack in win
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Davenport had four total tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's win at Carolina.
Davenport played on 45 of the defense's 72 snaps as he had an immediate impact in his first full game with the Vikings. Davenport missed Week 1 with an ankle injury, played just four snaps in Week 2 after aggravating the injury and then missed Week 3. It looks like he could be an impact player in the pass rush if he can stay healthy.
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Vikings' Marcus Davenport: Won't play vs. Chargers
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Coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Davenport (ankle) is out for Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Davenport aggravated an existing ankle injury during Week 2 at Philadelphia and will have to sit out at least one more game as he recovers. In his absence, D.J. Wonnum should continue to start at outside linebacker opposite Danielle Hunter.
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Vikings' Marcus Davenport: Ready for Week 2
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Davenport (ankle) is active for the Vikings' matchup with the Eagles on Thursday Night Football.
Davenport was listed as limited with an ankle injury on Monday's estimated practice report, but he appears ready to go for Thursday's contest. The 27-year-old will be making his debut with Minnesota after signing with the team in the offseason.
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Vikings' Marcus Davenport: Agrees to one-year Vikings contract
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Davenport agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract with the Vikings on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Barring any unforeseen snags, this deal will be consummated when the new league year begins Wednesday. Davenport had just half a sack for the Saints in 2022 after totaling 9.0 in 2021, so he's likely hoping to bounce back on a prove-it deal and cash in with a long-term contract next offseason.
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Saints' Marcus Davenport: Returning to action
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Davenport (calf) is active Sunday against the 49ers.
Davenport has been out since suffering the injury Week 9 against the Ravens. After logging limited practices throughout the week, the 26-year-old will return to action, which should be a major boon for the Saints' defensive line, especially with Cameron Jordan also returning from a fractured orbital.
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Saints' Marcus Davenport: Could play in Week 12
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Davenport (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Davenport has been sidelined for the past two weeks with a calf injury sustained during New Orleans' Week 9 loss to Baltimore. However, the 26-year-old managed to log three limited practices ahead of Sunday's contest, and he should have a solid chance to suit back up versus San Francisco. Davenport recorded 19 tackles and 0.5 sacks over the first nine games of the season, and his availability would be a big boost with fellow starting defensive end Cameron Jordan (orbital) also questionable to play.
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Saints' Marcus Davenport: Sitting out Sunday
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Davenport (calf) is inactive Sunday against the Steelers.
Davenport suffered the injury in Monday's loss to the Ravens and hasn't recovered enough to return to play. Carl Granderson and Tanoh Kpassagnon are both candidates to see increased work in Davenport's absence.
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Saints' Marcus Davenport: Off PUP list
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Davenport (shoulder) passed his physical and can now practice with the team, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Davenport opened camp on the PUP list after also missing minicamp. Now that he's been cleared, Davenport can practice with the team. He'll be working to build off his career-best fourth season where he totaled 39 tackles, three forced fumbles and nine sacks in just 11 games.
