New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport. Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Saints DL Marcus Davenport had part of pinky amputated this offseason

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 6/15/22

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport revealed when speaking with the media on Wednesday that he underwent two surgeries this offseason. One procedure was on his right shoulder after the season ended. He also had surgery to amputate the top of his left pinky finger.

Davenport originally injured his left pinky finger in college and underwent surgery on it last year. But the plate in the finger broke, leading to an infection. He ended up having the top of the finger amputated.

Saints DE Marcus Davenport had the top portion of his left pinky finger removed this offseason after he broke a plate from a 2021 surgery. Davenport said he originally injured the finger in college and had it repaired last year before the unfortunate setback this offseason.

— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) June 15, 2022

That does not sound like a very comfortable offseason for Davenport.

Davenport was the No. 14 overall pick by the Saints in 2018 out of UTSA. The 25-year-old had nine sacks and three forced fumbles in 11 games last season. He shouldn’t have to worry too much about the amputation negatively impacting his career. Look at what this guy has done.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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