Marcus Davenport is returning to the Detroit Lions on a one-year deal valued at $4.75 million, as confirmed by sources. Previously, he signed a one-year contract worth $7.095 million with Detroit after spending a season with the Minnesota Vikings and five years with the New Orleans Saints. His tenure with the Lions has been marred by injuries, limiting him to just two games in the 2024 season. Davenport’s injury history has been significant since he entered the NFL as a first-round pick, impacting his overall performance and availability during his career.
The Detroit Lions are re-signing defensive end Marcus Davenport for 1 year at the $4.75 million maximum, sources confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.
Davenport, 28, appeared in just two Lions games during the 2024 season. He missed Week 2 with a groin injury after registering a half sack in Detroit's overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1.
Injuries have been a common theme in Davenport's career since he entered the NFL as a first-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2018.
In 69-career games (36 starts), he has registered 151 tackles (82 solo), 68 quarterback hits, 27 tackles for loss, 24 sacks, seven forced fumbles, four passes defended and one fumble recovery.
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