Edge rusher was a clear need for the Detroit Lions last offseason, but in free agency they merely opted to bring Marcus Davenport back on another one-year deal.
The Detroit Lions are still not exactly certain when veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport will return to action. Head coach Dan Campbell provided a hopeful update, indicating the 29-year-old is still expected to return to action at some point this season.
The Detroit Lions are a team that will benefit greatly from their Week 8 bye, just due to the sheer number of injuries to key defensive players. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday afternoon, head coach Dan Campbell shared the team is hopeful to have defensive tackle Alim McNeill return from injury this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Detroit Lions took a one-year flier on defensive end Marcus Davenport in 2024 free agency, and it seemed like a good situation for him if he could stay on the field.
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The Detroit Lions recently hosted defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson for a workout earlier this week. Before Monday Night Football kicked off, it was announced that starting defensive end Marcus Davenport would be heading to the injured reserve list.
The Detroit Lions just had a big-time night with their pass rushers on Monday night, to the tune of 34 pressures and seven sacks. They're now second in the NFL in sacks with 11 and near the top of the league with 52 total pressures.
Al-Quadin Muhammad has been quietly piecing together an impressive start to his 2025 season with the Detroit Lions. He ranked 6th in pass rush win rate through two weeks of action, and he certainly made those numbers even better in Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens.
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The Detroit Lions announced ahead of their Monday night game against the Ravens that DE Marcus Davenport has been placed on injured reserve. The Lions also elevated TE Ross Dwelley from the practice squad to the active roster. Davenport will now miss at least the next four games, including this one, before he’s eligible to return.
With the Detroit Lions taking on the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football for Week 3, the team will need any reinforcements on defense to stop quarterback Lamar Jackson, running back Derrick Henry, and others.
Since last Sunday's win over the Chicago Bears, everyone has been keeping their eyes on the injury situation with Detroit Lions edge rusher Marcus Davenport.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered a somewhat positive injury update on veteran edge rusher Marcus Davenport, who was injured in the Week 2 win over the Chicago Bears.
Back in March, in lieu of trying harder to retain Za'Darius Smith, the Detroit Lions brought back defensive end Marcus Davenport on one-year deal. Davenport played just two games for the Lions last season, before an elbow/triceps injury in Week 3 cost him the rest of the season.
The status of Detroit Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport for Monday's Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens remains in doubt, and it has Lions fans on edge.
Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport's availability for Monday night's game against the Ravens will be up in the air for a while. Davenport is dealing with a shoulder injury and head coach Dan Campbell said at a press conference that he will not practice on Thursday.
The Detroit Lions might have a problem at their pass rush, as evidenced by renewed injury concerns involving veteran DE Marcus Davenport. It's unclear whether Detroit is going to be able to play Davenport against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3, adding some suspense to the Monday Night Football showdown.
Detroit Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport has certainly heard the many vocal critics who have expressed online that they do not trust he can remain healthy.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Lions are signing DE Marcus Davenport to a one-year deal worth up to $4.75 million. Davenport, 28, was drafted by the Saints in the first round out of UTSA in 2018.
The Detroit Lions made their first agreement with a free agent on Monday when it was reported that they will sign Vikings edge rusher Marcus Davenport.
The Vikings and outside linebacker Marcus Davenport have agreed to push back the void date on Davenport's contract, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. It was scheduled to void on Monday.
Marcus Davenport's "prove-it" season with the Vikings hasn't gone to plan. Signed to a one-year, $13 million deal (with $10 million guaranteed) this offseason after his rookie contract with the Saints ended, he has played just two full games due to injury.