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Bears host Marcus Davenport for visit amid Sweat injury

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Bears host Marcus Davenport for visit amid Sweat injury

Summary

The Chicago Bears hosted veteran pass rusher Marcus Davenport for a visit on August 16, as the team seeks depth following Montez Sweat's injury absence. Davenport, a former first-round pick from the Saints, has struggled with injuries and missed 37 games over the past three seasons. The Bears may pursue him as a low-cost option, having limited cap space for the 2026 season. Head coach Ben Johnson expects Sweat to return to practice soon, potentially strengthening the Bears' pass rush. During his time with the Saints, Davenport recorded 21.5 sacks in his first five seasons.

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Status Watch

•Davenport visited the Bears on August 16.
•Sweat is expected to return to practice this week.
•Davenport missed 37 games due to injury in past three seasons.
•Bears' cap space is currently at $4.29 million.
•Davenport previously recorded 21.5 sacks with the Saints.

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