Davidson (bicep/undisclosed) was signed to the Texans' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Davidson had a tryout with the Houston on Monday, and he was ultimately added to the team's practice squad. The defensive tackle spent two weeks with the Texans in early August, but he was let go after reaching an injury settlement with the team Aug. 14. Davidson now appears to have moved past the injury he sustained, and he'll look to earn an elevation to the active roster down the road this season.
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Marlon Davidson: Dropped by Houston
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The Texans released Davidson (bicep/undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Davidson was placed on injured reserve just two weeks after signing with the Texans after getting injured in the team's first preseason game, per Wilson. It's unclear if this injury is related to his previous bicep issue that kept him out for the entire 2024 season. The 27-year-old was used as a depth piece the last time he saw game action, when he appeared in five regular-season games for the Titans in 2023 and accounted for 10 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks.
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Texans' Marlon Davidson: Gets placed on injured reserve
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Houston placed Davidson (undisclosed) on its injured-reserve list Monday.
Less than two weeks after signing with the Texans, Davidson is now getting put on the shelf with an unspecified injury. Unless he eventually reaches an injury settlement with his new team, he figures to spend the entire 2025 season on IR.
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Texans' Marlon Davidson: Signing with Houston
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The Texans signed Davidson (biceps) on Friday.
Davidson missed the entirety of the 2024 season as he tended to a biceps injury, but he's now getting another chance with a new team as the 2025 preseason gets underway. Houston is dealing with a few injuries on its defensive line, so there's at least a slim path for Davidson to potentially sneak onto the final 53-man roster.
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Titans' Marlon Davidson: Placed on IR
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Davidson (biceps) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The fear that Davidson may miss the entirety of the 2024 season looks like a reality given his placement on the injured reserve list. The 6-foot-3 defensive tackle suffered a reported biceps tear earlier this week. He will miss the season if not able to reach an injury settlement with the team.
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Titans' Marlon Davidson: Re-signs with Tennessee
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Davidson re-signed with the Titans on Monday after spending the 2023 season with the team.
The defensive tackle played in five games and on 153 defensive snaps last year, recording 10 tackles. Davidson finished with 29 tackles in two seasons with the Falcons before missing the 2022 season with a knee injury. The 2020 second-round pick is behind Jeffery Simmons on Tennessee's depth chart.
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49ers' Marlon Davidson: Inks deal with San Francisco
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Davidson and the 49ers agreed on a one-year contract Monday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Davidson missed the entirety of the 2022 campaign while nursing a knee injury, but he did work out with San Francisco in December, and he'll now join the team ahead of the 2023 season. The defensive tackle has been limited to just 19 career games after being selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Falcons, recording 29 total tackles, two pass deflections and an interception over those contests.
Davidson was inactive for Sunday's loss to the 49ers due to a non-COVID illness, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Davidson was a surprise inactive Sunday due to the ailment, though it shouldn't affect his outlook heading into Week 16.
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Falcons' Marlon Davidson: Off injury report
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Davidson (ankle) wasn't listed on the Falcons' injury report Wednesday.
Davidson first injured his ankle in Week 3 and he has yet to return to the field. The defensive tackle should be in line to play Sunday against the Dolphins barring any setbacks. Ta'Quon Graham could lose some snaps to Davidson if he ends up playing.
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Falcons' Marlon Davidson: Forced out of Sunday's game
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Davidson suffered a knee injury and won't return to Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jeff Schultz of The Athletic reports.
Davidson battled a knee injury earlier in the season but has been distanced from that issue since October. The rookie second-rounder didn't record a tackle before exiting. John Cominsky figures to handle more work behind starters Grady Jarrett and Tyeler Davison for the time being.
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Falcons' Marlon Davidson: Lifted from COVID list
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The Falcons activated Davidson from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Davidson spent nearly two weeks on the COVID-19 list and could return to the lineup Thursday against the Panthers. The rookie second-rounder has operated in a reserve role when he's been healthy this year, and he could be eased back into the lineup during this divisional tilt while starters Grady Jarrett and Tyeler Davison handle a bulk of the reps at defensive tackle.
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Falcons' Marlon Davidson: Heads to COVID list
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The Falcons placed Davidson on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Davidson has either tested positive for the virus or come into close contact with someone who is sick. He'll be required to clear the league's protocols before returning to team activities. The rookie second-rounder has suited up in the last three games and rotated in at defensive tackle, but now John Cominsky and Deadrin Senat both figure to see upticks in usage.
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Falcons' Marlon Davidson: Ready for Week 5
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Davidson (knee) will play in Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Davidson was limited in practice all week but will battle through the injury Sunday. The rookie second-rounder isn't a starter and has played just 47 snaps over the last two games, recording four tackles (two solo).
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Falcons' Marlon Davidson: Limited during Wednesday's session
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Davidson (knee) was held to limited participation during the Falcons' practice session Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Davidson has been battling a knee issue since late August, and he was forced to sit out the Falcons' Week 1 and 2 contests as a result. The 2020 second-round draft choice was only on the field for 15 defensive snaps against the Packers on Monday night, a significant dip from his Week 3 snap count of 32.
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Falcons' Marlon Davidson: Still battling knee issues
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Davidson (knee) did not participate during Friday's practice session, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The rookie second-round draft choice was beleaguered by a knee issue heading into the regular season, causing him to sit out Atlanta's Week 1 and 2 matchups against the Seahawks and Cowboys. Davidson was able to field a full allotment of practice reps last before making his NFL debut against the Bears and recording four tackles, but he has since landed back on the injury report.
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Falcons' Marlon Davidson: Back in practice
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Coach Dan Quinn said that Davidson (knee) is expected to get a full allotment of practice reps this week, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
The second-round rookie has been limited since the start of the season and unable to make his debut to this point, though it appears he is trending toward that milestone in the near future. Once fused into the rotation, Davidson will help bolster an Atlanta rush defense that so far ranks among the NFL's top 10 units, holding opposing running backs to fewer than 3.5 yards per carry through two games.
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Falcons' Marlon Davidson: Starts week with limited practice
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Davison (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Davidson also practiced on a limited basis last week before ultimately sitting out against the Seahawks. The rookie second-rounder will be hoping to make his NFL debut Sunday in Dallas.
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Falcons' Marlon Davidson: Downgraded to DNP
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Davidson (knee) sat out Thursday's practice after putting in a limited session Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
This development indicates that Davidson is doubtful to go Sunday against the Seahawks, leaving Deadrin Senat and John Cominsky as backup defensive tackles behind starters Grady Jarrett and Tyeler Davison. Chris Carson and the Seattle rushing attack pose a formidable challenge for Atlanta's front seven, but it seems the Falcons will have to find a way to slow down Carson and Co. without the services of Davidson.
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Falcons' Marlon Davidson: Misses second straight practice
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Davidson (knee) sat out Saturday's practice session, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The rookie second-round draft choice has been diagnosed with a knee strain, and his situation is considered day-to-day according to coach Dan Quinn's comments. "We'll hold him for a few days, but it's nothing that's going to set him back long term," Quinn said. Davidson is a key fixture to the Falcons' defensive line moving into 2020, as he pairs with Pro Bowler Grady Jarrett to construct a potentially formidable duo on the interior.
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Falcons' Marlon Davidson: Going to Atlanta
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The Falcons selected Davidson in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 47th overall.
Davidson (6-foot-3, 303) weighed in heavier at the combine than the weight he played at for Auburn, and with that he projects more at defensive tackle than defensive end. Davidson could still play some strong-side end snaps in Atlanta's base formation, but he should otherwise play inside in passing situations. Whether he emerges as an IDP option depends on his snap count -- he'd likely need to secure at least 700 snaps to make a mainstream IDP impact in his rookie year.
