Veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport confirmed his retirement Monday, NFL Network reported. Davenport, 30, saw action in one game with the Chicago Bears this season, recording one tackle in 12 defensive snaps in Sunday's 23-12 home victory over the New York Jets.
Chicago Bears veteran Marcus Davenport is retiring at age 30. The 6’6″ defensive end is reportedly retiring after nine seasons in the NFL. According to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport, Davenport asked to be released after playing in the Bears’ game on Sunday against the New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.
Former Bears DL Marcus Davenport has opted to retire from the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport. Davenport, 30, was drafted by the Saints in the first round out of UTSA in 2018.
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9:02pm: We now know why Davenport asked for his release. He has chosen to retire, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Davenport will hang up his cleats with 166 tackles, 25 sacks and seven forced fumbles over 78 games and parts of nine seasons.
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