Marcus Davenport Fantasy Stats

There is no timetable for Detroit Lions edge rusher Marcus Davenport's (chest) return, but head coach Dan Campbell said on Tuesday that he's "confident" Davenport will return this year, according to Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. The 29-year-old defensive end is eligible to return from Injured Reserve after injuring his chest in the Week 2 win against the Chicago Bears, but he will not be back with the team for this weekend's divisional game against the Minnesota Vikings. For now, the Lions will bide their time with Davenport as he continues to rehab his chest injury. The former first-rounder of the New Orleans Saints in 2018 out of Texas-San Antonio only managed to play in two games last year with Detroit, and he suited up for just four games the previous season with the Minnesota Vikings due to injuries.

Detroit Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport made a strong impression on Day 2 of training camp, delivering his most impactful session since joining the team. The former first-round pick crashed the backfield for a would-be tackle for loss, followed by a pressure that flushed the quarterback from the pocket. Later, he recorded a would-be sack, showcasing his burst and versatility. Davenport has struggled with injuries, appearing in only six games over the past two seasons, but his performance was a reminder of his upside. If healthy, he could be the ideal complement to Aidan Hutchinson on Detroit's defensive front.

The Detroit Lions are re-signing defensive end Marcus Davenport to a one-year deal worth up to $4.75 million. Davenport signed a one-year contract with the team last offseason but only appeared in two games due to a tricep injury he sustained in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals. The 28-year-old is reportedly precisely what Detroit is looking for across from superstar pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson. However, his most recent injury is the latest in a long list, as he's played in just six games over the prior two seasons. The former first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft is fast, physical, and violent as an edge-setter. Still, his propensity to miss time has hindered his ability to make an impact on the field.

Detroit Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport (groin) is officially inactive for Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was trending in the wrong direction after being listed as doubtful. The 28-year-old is coming off his debut with the team in which he registered half a sack. Look for James Houston and Josh Paschal to earn more opportunities in his absence.

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.