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Before free agency started, the Detroit Lions took a second straight one-year flier on edge rusher Marcus Davenport. The initial report of the deal being worth "up to" $4.75 million is doing quite a bit of work, with $2 million in unspecified incentives and a $50,000 per game roster bonus (up to $850,000 total).

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 17

Marcus Davenport understands he's under pressure next season with Lions

The Detroit Lions haven't had a huge offseason in terms of adding outside talent so far, and that is a bit surprising given their perceived needs on defense.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 11

Marcus Davenport Wants To Be Player Lions 'Can Rely On'

Marcus Davenport will look to get his career back on track in 2025 with the Detroit Lions. Davenport – the No. 14 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft – reportedly inked a one-year contract with Detroit on Saturday worth up to $4.75 million.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 10

Lions can end Packers' free agency dreams with one massive signing

It is the day everybody has been waiting months for. Since the end of the regular season -- and playoffs, for some teams -- it's been a consistent countdown until the beginning of NFL free agency.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 10

Marcus Davenport Lions 2025 Contract Details Revealed

The initial reaction of Detroit Lions supporters was not all that favorable when it was announced veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport was returning in 2025.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Lions Release Former All-Pro to Open Cap Space

The Detroit Lions have made another notable move on the edge before the beginning of free agency. Last night it was the surprising decision to bring Marcus Davenport back for another season on a $4.75 million contract.

NFL News / purplePTSD.com / March 9

Lions Re-Sign Injury-Plagued Former Vikings Mistake

One of the hottest periods in the NFL year is right around the corner, with the start of free agency on Monday, which is when the so-called legal tampering window will open.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 9

Grading Extension of Marcus Davenport: Did Lions Take Big Risk?

Veteran EDGE Marcus Davenport is back in the fold with the Detroit Lions. Detroit re-signed Davenport Saturday to a one-year contract reportedly worth up to $4.75 million.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / March 8

Lions Surprisingly Bring Their 'Worst Signing of 2024' Back on $4.75 Million Deal

Detroit Lions fans have been patiently waiting for news on how the team is going to address their need for an edge rusher to pair with Aidan Hutchinson.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / March 8

Lions re-sign former first-round pick

The former first-round pick has bounced around in the last couple years since his contract with the Saints expired, but it looks like he’ll remain in Detroit for a second season in 2025.

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Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 8

Lions Signing DE Marcus Davenport To One-Year Deal

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Lions are signing DE Marcus Davenport to a one-year deal worth up to $4.75 million. Davenport, 28, was drafted by the Saints in the first round out of UTSA in 2018.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

Former First-Round Pick Signs Contract With Detroit Lions

Seven-year veteran pass rusher Marcus Davenport signed a new contract with the Detroit Lions. Davenport, a former first-round pick, spent the 2024 season with the Detroit Lions but also played for the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints.

NFL News / New York Jets on SI / March 8

Jets Might Sign Lions 'Oft-Injured' Edge Rusher: 'Cheaper Option'

As the New York Jets seek to bolster their defense this offseason, they’ll be closely monitoring free agents who played under Aaron Glenn on the Detroit Lions.

Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / September 23

Lions' Marcus Davenport (triceps) likely to miss rest of season

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell announced Monday that defensive end Marcus Davenport is likely out for the remainder of the season due to an elbow injury he sustained in Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23

Lions lose former first-round pick for the season

The Detroit Lions have lost a former first-round pick for the season due to an injury.

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Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

Lions DE Marcus Davenport Suffered Potentially Season-Ending Injury

According to Ian Rapoport, the Lions fear DE Marcus Davenport could be lost for the season with a serious elbow injury. Davenport was unable to return after going down in Sunday’s win against the Cardinals and Rapoport says he’s getting more evaluation. Davenport, 28, was drafted by the Saints in the first round out of UTSA in 2018.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 12, 2024

Lions are 'getting a steal of a contract' for Marcus Davenport says Saints reporter

The Detroit Lions made their first agreement with a free agent on Monday when it was reported that they will sign Vikings edge rusher Marcus Davenport.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 11, 2024

Lions to add DE on one-year deal

Despite Aidan Hutchinson leading the NFL in pressures and mounting a sack charge late in the season, the Lions did not have much around him.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 19, 2024

Vikings push back Marcus Davenport's contract void date

The Vikings and outside linebacker Marcus Davenport have agreed to push back the void date on Davenport's contract, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. It was scheduled to void on Monday.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 19, 2023

Will Marcus Davenport return for Vikings this season?

Marcus Davenport's "prove-it" season with the Vikings hasn't gone to plan. Signed to a one-year, $13 million deal (with $10 million guaranteed) this offseason after his rookie contract with the Saints ended, he has played just two full games due to injury.