Published • loading... • Updated
DE Marcus Davenport Announces Retirement After Release From Bears
Davenport asked for his release after one game and retired following nine NFL seasons, with injuries limiting his career to 25 sacks.
- Marcus Davenport, a 30-year-old veteran defensive end, has retired after nine seasons in the NFL following his season debut with the Chicago Bears in Sunday's 23-12 victory over the New York Jets.
- According to NFL Network reporters Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, Davenport requested his release from the Bears' 16-man practice squad on Monday, October 5, motivating the team's decision to process the transaction.
- A 2018 first-round pick by the New Orleans Saints, Davenport concludes his career with 25 sacks, 166 tackles, and seven forced fumbles in 78 games. The UTSA alum also played for the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.
- During his lone game, Davenport recorded one tackle and generated one pressure across 12 defensive snaps, earning poor Pro Football Focus grades of 44.2 overall. The Bears processed his release on Monday, October 5.
- Chicago Bears edge-rusher Shemar Turner, a 2025 second-round pick, nears the end of his 21-day practice window while on the physically unable to perform list, positioning the team to restore full depth at the position. Cap space remains roughly $7.3 million.
Insights by Ground AI
13 Articles
13 Articles
DE Marcus Davenport announces retirement after release from Bears
By Field Level Media Oct 06 (Field Level Media) - Veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport confirmed his retirement Monday, NFL Network reported. Davenport, 30, saw action in one game with the Chicago Bears this season, recording one tackle in 12 d...
Bears player suddenly retires a day after playing his final game
Chicago Bears veteran Marcus Davenport is retiring at age 30. The 6’6″ defensive end is reportedly retiring after nine seasons in the NFL. According to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport, Davenport asked to be released after playing in the Bears’ game on Sunday against the New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Long-time NFL …
Coverage Details
Total News Sources13
Leaning Left1Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Center
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
57% Center
14%
C 57%
R 29%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
