Marcus Davenport visits Bears as free agent pickup for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Free agent defensive end Marcus Davenport met with the Chicago Bears on August 16, 2026, as he seeks a new team in the NFL. Davenport’s recent history includes two seasons with the Detroit Lions following an initial stint with the New Orleans Saints, where he was a first-round pick in 2018. Injuries have limited his playing time, as he missed significant games over the past three seasons, including 10 games due to injuries in the last two seasons. The Bears did not report any additional visits with other players.
- •Davenport spent the last two seasons with the Lions.
- •He was a first-round pick in 2018 by the Saints.
- •Davenport has recorded 165 tackles and 25 sacks in his career.
- •He missed many games in recent seasons due to injuries.
- •This visit could lead to a signing as the season approaches.
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Davenport visits the Bears
"Free agent defensive end Marcus Davenport has spent the last three seasons with NFC North teams and he met with another club in the division as he looks for a spot to play in 2026.
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