The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with free-agent defensive end Marcus Davenport (ankle) on an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, according to sources. The former first-round pick (14th overall) of the New Orleans Saints in 2018 out of Texas-San Antonio spent last year with the division-rival Minnesota Vikings and produced just seven combined tackles and two sacks in four games (three starts) due to a high-ankle sprain. The 27-year-old pass-rusher is going to be forced to prove himself yet again to see if he can stay healthy for a full season, something he's never been able to do in six NFL seasons. In a career-high 15 contests in 2022 in his final season with the Saints, Davenport was only able to produce 29 tackles (16 solo) and half a sack, so anything the Lions are able to get out of him will be a plus in 2024.
Minnesota Vikings pass-rusher Marcus Davenport (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 6 win over the Chicago Bears, according to sources after he underwent an MRI exam. High-ankle sprains usually have a recovery timetable of four to six weeks, so Davenport will be a candidate to go on Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games. The 27-year-old was carted to the locker room in Sunday's 19-13 victory over the Bears. The former first-round pick in 2018 out of Texas-San Antonio has seven tackles (three solo), two sacks and four QB hits in four games in his first year in Minnesota. With Davenport now missing extended time, look for linebacker D.J. Wonnum to step into a starting role on defense for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Marcus Davenport (ankle) is active ahead of Thursday's Week 2 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old missed the season opener due to an ankle issue, but appears to be good now. Davenport was limited earlier in the week, but it doesn't sound like he'll be on a snap count during this game. It'll be his team debut after signing with the Vikings this offseason. The former first-rounder should be an immediate upgrade to this defensive unit.
The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent pass-rusher Marcus Davenport to a one-year deal worth $13 million on Monday, according to sources. Davenport will head to Minnesota after spending the first five seasons of his career with the New Orleans Saints. In that time, he amassed 142 tackles (78 solo), 21.5 sacks, 25 tackles for loss, 60 QB hits, four passes defensed, seven forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 63 games (32 starts). The 26-year-old will need to bounce back in 2023 after posting only half a sack for the Saints in 2022. Davenport had a career-high nine sacks the year prior in 2021.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport was ejected for his role in a third-quarter scuffle during Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. After discussion, the officials ruled that both Davenport and Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman should be disqualified from the contest. The former finishes Week 18 with three tackles. Carl Granderson should continue to see a large workload in Davenport's absence.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (finger) is expected to begin the new season on the PUP list. The former first round pick is expected to take the field in Week 1 despite having his pinkie finger amputated. Fantasy managers are going will have to wait and see what happens when training camp begins later this summer. Davenport has not played more than 13 games in a single season since entering the NFL in 2018. Although, Davenport recorded a career-high nine sacks through 11 games last season. The Saints could certainly use Davenport to begin the season, but we'll see what happens.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (finger, shoulder) had the top portion of his left pinkie finger amputated this offseason after breaking a plate from a previous surgery and experiencing an infection. He also had surgery on his right shoulder in January, but he's hoping to be healthy by training camp next month. Davenport doesn't think his finger will affect his performance on the field, as he's been dealing with it since he first tore ligaments in the finger in college. The 25-year-old has yet to play in a full NFL season in his four years, but he had a career-best nine sacks in just 11 games for the Saints last year and has 21 sacks in his four seasons.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (shoulder) didn't practice all week and has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving. Defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (ankle) was also ruled out. Davenport checks in as the No. 26 defensive lineman in IDP leagues with 17 solo tackles, 5.5 sacks and one forced fumble in only six games played this year, so you'll have to go in another direction if you were planning on starting him against Buffalo this week. The Saints defense/special teams has been a top-15 fantasy unit this year, but we'd suggest looking for other options against a Bills offense that can explode at any moment despite some uncharacteristic struggles this year.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (pectoral) suffered a pectoral strain in Week 1 versus the Green Bay Packers. Davenport is awaiting the results of a MRI that he did on Tuesday, but is expected to miss at least a few weeks. It's a tough blow for the Saints defense with news of cornerback Marcus Lattimore being listed as questionable with a thumb injury and questionable for Week 2 versus the Carolina Panthers. The Saints dominated a tough Packers offense in Week 1, but the loss of Davenport and potential loss of Lattimore make them not as scary heading into Week 2. Managers in deeper leagues can look at other options with the Saints potentially missing two of their star defenders on Sunday.
Marcus Davenport Will Miss Time With Pectoral Strain
New Orleans Saints pass-rusher Marcus Davenport (pectoral) suffered a pectoral strain in the Week 1 blowout win over the Green Bay Packers and will miss some time, according to a source. However, the good news is that he should be back sooner than later. The 25-year-old recorded three tackles (two solo) and a sack in the 38-3 win over Green Bay to open the season. A first-rounder in 2018, Davenport played in only 11 games (one start) last season and had 1.5 sacks, 21 tackles (12 solo), eight QB hits and two passes defensed for the Saints. It's a temporary blow to the Saints pass rush, but their defense/special teams will still be a popular waiver-wire pickup after they completely shut down Aaron Rodgers and Co. in the season opener.
