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Marcus Davenport signs with Bears, joins Ben Johnson's coaching staff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Marcus Davenport signs with Bears, joins Ben Johnson's coaching staff

Summary

Former Detroit Lions pass rusher Marcus Davenport is set to join the Chicago Bears under head coach Ben Johnson, who previously served as the Lions' offensive coordinator. Davenport's time in Detroit included limited appearances due to injuries, making his Bears signing significant for both his career and the team's defensive needs. The Bears will hope Davenport can strengthen their pass rush, which ranked 31st in the NFL last season. Davenport previously had success with the New Orleans Saints before his challenges with injuries in recent years.

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By the Numbers

•Davenport joins the Bears after a challenging tenure with the Lions.
•He previously played under Ben Johnson as a member of the Saints.
•The Bears' pass rush was ranked 31st overall in the NFL last season.
•Davenport has recorded 25 career sacks since entering the league in 2018.
•He has dealt with multiple injuries, limiting his effectiveness in recent seasons.

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11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Former Lions Starter Joins Forces With Ben Johnson And The Rival Bears

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Fans of the Detroit Lions are well acquainted with former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who jumped ship last offseason to accept the head coaching position with the bitter NFC North Divisonal rival Chicago Bears.Johnson and the Bears would be bested by the Lions in both of their regular season matchups; however, it was the Bears […] The post Former Lions Starter Joins Forces With Ben Johnson And The Rival Bears appeared first on HEAVY.
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