Marcus Davenport retires after eight seasons in the NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Defensive end Marcus Davenport has announced his retirement from the NFL at age 30. A former first-round pick, Davenport spent the 2023 season with the Minnesota Vikings but was limited to four games due to injuries. He recorded two sacks in those appearances and had a brief stint with the Chicago Bears this season, playing just 12 snaps. Prior to his time with Chicago, he played two seasons for the Detroit Lions. Davenport's career was marked by flashes of talent overshadowed by injuries.
- •Davenport was drafted 18th overall by the New Orleans Saints in 2018.
- •He recorded 1.5 sacks during his two seasons with the Lions.
- •Davenport played just four games for the Vikings in 2023 due to injury.
- •He appeared in only one game for the Bears this season.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Former Vikings defensive end retires from the NFL after 8 seasons
"A former first-round pick who spent the 2023 season with the Vikings has retired.
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