The Chicago Bears are expected to sign veteran free-agent offensive tackle Julie'n Davenport to an undisclosed deal after a successful workout, according to a league source. Davenport was originally a fourth-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2017 out of Bucknell. He spent the first two years of his career in Houston before joining the Miami Dolphins for two seasons. The 27-year-old played in nine games (four starts) for the Indianapolis Colts in 2021. Davenport has a lot of experience playing left tackle, but he'll be fighting for a spot on the active roster in training camp with the Bears.
Dolphins Place Julie'n Davenport On Injured Reserve
The Miami Dolphins placed offensive tackle Julie'n Davenport (knee, leg) on Injured Reserve on Friday, but he's a candidate to return later this season. Davenport came over to Miami in the trade that sent Laremy Tunsil to the Texans, and he started at right tackle in the Week 1 blowout loss to the Ravens. It's more bad news for a Miami team that already looks like the worst team in the NFL by a long shot. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and the offense have very little upside going into a Week 2 matchup with the Patriots. It's David against Goliath at its finest. New England's defense/special teams should be started everywhere.
The Miami Dolphins are considering placing offensive tackle Julie'n Davenport (knee) on the Injured Reserve. However, there's still a chance that Davenport could come back this year if he goes on IR. It would just be more bad news for an offensive line that already traded their best talent, Laremy Tunsil, to the Texans. Miami's offense is already one of the most inspiring in the league with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick running the show, so this certainly wouldn't help. It probably won't be long before the 'Phins go to backup Josh Rosen in a rebuilding year.
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