Marcus Davenport - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Injury-riddled in 2025 Davenport participated in eight games during the 2025 season, logging 14 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks.

Impact Davenport missed Week 3 through Week 12 with shoulder and pectoral injuries. The rotational defensive end was a consistent contributor when healthy, participating in 34 percent to 78 percent of defensive snaps in his games. The 29-year-old will start 2026 as an unrestricted free agent, free to add depth at defensive lineman to any team that commissions his services.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nothing Can Save Marcus Davenport from Lions Exit in Week 18 Detroit Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport is likely on his way out of the Motor City after a disappointing 2025 season, which was again m...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Active to face Vikings Davenport (shoulder) is active for Thursday's contest against Minnesota.

Impact Davenport was limited in practice leading up to Thursday's divisional clash, but he's ultimately earned the green light to suit up Christmas Day. Across six regular-season appearances so far, Davenport has totaled 10 tackles (four solo) including 1.0 sacks.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open Week 17 prep Davenport (shoulder) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Davenport has opened the week with back-to-back limited sessions due to a shoulder injury that he picked up during the Lions' 29-24 loss to the Steelers on Sunday. The Lions will hold their last practice Wednesday, and if Davenport is a full participant in that session, he would likely avoid an injury designation for Detroit's Christmas Day clash against Minnesota.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Davenport (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Davenport went down in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury he sustained during a rep on the defensive line. If the defensive end is unable to return, Tyrus Wheat may receive more rotational snaps at defensive end to close out the game.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions target just became available at the right time (but they shouldn't bite) Detroit just saw a perfect answer to Marcus Davenport's silent 2025 fall into their lap - but they should just stay the course.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Marcus Davenport's Lackluster Return Should Put Lions on High Alert Detroit Lions edge rusher Marcus Davenport failed to pay off the team's investment in his return to the field.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Love matches career high with 4 TD passes, lifting Packers to 31-24 win over Lions

Jordan Love converted a pair of fourth downs with touchdown passes in the first half and finished with a career-high-matching four touchdown throws, leading the Green Bay Packers t...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and Packers DT Devonte Wyatt leave Thanksgiving game with ankle injuries

Detroit wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and Green Bay defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt had ankle injuries in the Packers’ 31-24 win over the Lions on Thursday

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Set for Thanksgiving return Davenport (shoulder) is not among Detroit's inactives for Thursday's Week 13 matchup against the Packers.

Impact Davenport last played Week 2, when he suffered a shoulder injury that caused him to be placed on IR. He was designated to return Nov. 12 and was deemed a full participant in all three walkthroughs this week, setting him up to return to action Thursday. Davenport had seen plenty of work before getting hurt, logging a 69 percent defensive snap share in Week 1, though he may be eased back following his extended absence.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to return Thursday Davenport (shoulder) was activated from the reserve/injured list Wednesday.

Impact Davenport has not been able to play since Week 2 due to the injury. He's been practicing for the last week and has logged full sessions all three days ahead of Detroit's matchup against the Packers on Thursday. While all signs point to Davenport's return, he officially remains listed as questionable.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Davenport's NFL Future Hanging in the Balance Entering Week 13 Detroit Lions fans are patiently waiting for veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport to return from a shoulder injury that he sustained in We...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Listed as full participant Davenport (shoulder), who officially remains on IR, was listed as a full participant at Monday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Davenport is ready to participate in full for the first time since having his 21-day practice window opened, a development that bodes well for his odds of being activated to the 53-man roster in time for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Packers. The veteran defensive end is recovering from a shoulder injury suffered Week 2.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against G-Men Davenport (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Davenport remains on injured reserve but had his 21-day practice window opened nine days ago. He'll get at least another week to get ready for his return to the field.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another limited practice Davenport (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Davenport landed on injured reserve Sept. 22 and was designated to return Nov. 12. He was limited in all three practices last week and has remained limited in both practices so far this week. It's not yet clear if Davenport will be able to return to action Sunday against the Giants.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week as limited Davenport (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Davenport was designated to return from injured reserve last Wednesday, and he was a limited practice participant during Week 11 prep. He was ultimately not cleared to play against the Eagles this past Sunday, but he could be activated from injured reserve ahead of the Lions' Week 12 clash against the Giants if he were to log full practices over the next two days.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on IR Davenport (shoulder) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact The veteran defensive lineman from UTSA practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week and was originally listed as questionable, but he'll now remain on the injured reserve list through Detroit's Week 11 contest. Davenport has appeared in just two games this season, recording three total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. Once fully healthy, he's expected to operate as one of the Lions' top reserve defensive ends.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Week 11 Davenport (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Davenport's 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve opened Wednesday, and he was limited in all three practices during Week 11 prep. He would have to be activated from injured reserve in order to be available to play Sunday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR Davenport (pectoral) had his 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve opened Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Davenport has missed the Lions' last seven games while on injured reserve. He has progressed enough in his recovery from a pectoral injury to return to practice Wednesday, during which he was a limited participant. Davenport will likely need to log full practices before the Lions activated him from IR.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions Have to Save Marcus Davenport from Himself as He Eyes Return The Detroit Lions are preparing for their biggest game of the season as they’ll take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. While the L...

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Davenport on being eager to get back Edge Marcus Davenport speaks to reporters about wanting to get back on the field, and what he did while he was waiting to be back.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions look for solutions to stabilize season after already losing more games than they did last year

The Detroit Lions are approaching the midway mark of their season after experiencing a series of highs and lows, leading to more losses than they had last season

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Lions Hit with Another Marcus Davenport Letdown Right After Bye The Detroit Lions still have no idea when to expect Marcus Davenport back.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

No timetable for return Head coach Dan Campbell did not provide a definitive timetable for Davenport (chest) to return from injury during Tuesday's press conference, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News repo...

Impact Davenport has been on the Lions' injured reserve since late September while recovering from a chest injury he sustained against the Buccaneers in Week 2. Although Campbell relayed that Davenport has been progressing in his recovery, it doesn't appear that the 2018 first-rounder will be back in action any time soon. The next step in Davenport's recovery would be to return to practice, which will happen once the Lions designate the veteran defense end to return from IR.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions Hit with Another Marcus Davenport Letdown in Week 7 When the regular season kicked off, the Detroit Lions were hoping that veteran pass rusher Marcus Davenport would play a significant role on...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

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Love matches career high with 4 TD passes, lifting Packers to 31-24 win over Lions

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and Packers DT Devonte Wyatt leave Thanksgiving game with ankle injuries

Lions look for solutions to stabilize season after already losing more games than they did last year