Lions DE Marcus Davenport set for free agency after injury-plagued 2025

Detroit Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after a 2025 season marred by shoulder and pectoral injuries, limiting him to 8 games (7 starts). He recorded 7 tackles, 1 sack, and 2 QB hits over 280 defensive snaps, earning a PFF defense grade of 52.4 (116th among EDGEs). Davenport, who missed 8 weeks, previously played only 2 games in 2024 due to a torn triceps. Despite his physical play when healthy, his consistent unavailability suggests a change of scenery is likely, with a veteran-minimum, one-year deal expected.