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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 3
The Detroit Lions may have not seen edge rusher as a need this offseason, here’s why
Free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft are in the books. The Detroit Lions went out and made some very strong moves to rebuild their cornerback room from the ground up and secure the future of their offensive line.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 17
How the Detroit Lions could fix their glaring weakness
The Detroit Lions have emerged as one of the best teams in the NFL, but they need a little more fortification in one particular area on defense.
NFL News / Pride of Detroit / March 20
Marcus Davenport costing Vikings twice the cap room in 2024 than Lions 
Vikings fans think the Detroit Lions are wasting money on Marcus Davenport, but it’s Minnesota who will be paying more. When the Detroit Lions signed Marcus Davenport last week, our “friends” at Daily Norseman were having a little fun at our expense.
NFL News / Minnesota Sports Fan / March 16
Former NFL GM Blown Away by Vikings’ Evaluation Skills and Adaptability Early in Free Agency
Let Kwesi cook? It turns out that when Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has a bit of cap space to work with, he’s willing to go out and find a lot of different players to try and fit his coaching staff and whatever scheme they’re trying to deploy.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 16
Free-agent fallout: Look who's leaving the NFC North
These days, losing talented players in free agency can make or break a franchise. Here’s a look at players leaving their NFC North teams.
Detroit Lions News / FanNation All Lions / March 12
How Marcus Davenport Aids Detroit Lions Defense
The Detroit Lions made a commitment to improve their pass rush with the signing of Marcus Davenport. Formerly of the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota
NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 12
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 / purplePTSD.com / March 11
Vikings Pass Rusher Leaves for Detroit
Hours after Kirk Cousins departed from the Vikings for the Atlanta Falcons, a second Vikings free agent has left the team. This time, it is OLB Marcus Davenport, who is set to sign a one-year contract with a Vikings rival, the Detroit Lions for the 2024 season after playing just four games in a purple jersey last season due to an ankle injury.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 11
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10
Way-too-early Minnesota Vikings 2024 NFL Draft preview
With major holes at several key positions, including quarterback, edge-rusher and cornerback, acquiring an impact player with the No. 11 pick in the first round of the NFL Draft is paramount to a turnaround in 2024.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 9
San Francisco 49ers could take gamble on Marcus Davenport to build depth on the edge
The San Francisco 49ers approach free agency likely in need of help in an area of the team that has long since been considered a strength. San Francisco is poised to lose a substantial amount of depth on the defensive line with several defensive tackles and edge rushers set to enter unrestricted free agency.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / February 26
March 13 Is Turning into Quite the Judgment Day for Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings and 31 other NFL teams are two weeks away from free agency, as “legal tampering” begins on March 11th. That date is, of course, ultra-important for the Vikings because players can begin chatting with teams about contracts, and Minnesota will have its most cap space available to spend in years.
Minnesota Vikings News / Vikings Territory / February 22
Forget Re-Signing Davenport, No Franchise Tag for Vikings and Other Thoughts
NFL free agency is less than three weeks away, and it’s a busy time for NFL GMs as they ponder franchise tags, fine-tune their free agency hit lists, get the salary cap in shape with planning for releases, restructures and signings to come, and prepare for next week’s NFL Scouting Combine.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 19
Vikings & OLB Marcus Davenport Agree To Delay Contract Void
Per Kevin Seifert, the Vikings agreed to re-negotiate the contract void date of OLB Marcus Davenport from February 19th to March 13th. Davenport, 27, was drafted by the Saints in the first round out of UTSA in 2018.
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 12
Marcus Davenport's 2024 free agency contract projection
The NFL season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason. NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.
Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Inside The Vikings / February 9
Vikings UFA profile: OLB Marcus Davenport
With the 2023 season in the books, Inside the Vikings is taking a look at all 22 of Minnesota's pending unrestricted free agents over the course of a few weeks.
Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / December 21
Report: Marcus Davenport's desire to return to Vikings put into question
One offseason signing that has blown up in the face of the Minnesota Vikings is the one-year deal with outside linebacker Marcus Davenport, who has played in just four games because of ankle injuries. Davenport hasn't played since suffering a high ankle sprain against the Chicago Bears on Oct.
Minnesota Vikings News / FanNation Inside The Vikings / December 19
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / November 14
Vikings defensive star undergoes ankle surgery
Winners of five straight, the Vikings are threatening to become the second team this century to move from 0-3 to the playoffs.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / October 18
Vikings put LB Marcus Davenport (ankle) on IR
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Marcus Davenport was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Davenport sprained his left ankle during the Vikings' 19-13 victory over the Chicago Bears last Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17
Vikings DE Marcus Davenport facing multi-week absence
Marcus Davenport‘s Vikings tenure has run into renewed injury trouble.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 12, 2023
Best, worst offseason moves for the New Orleans Saints
A disappointing season and a tight salary cap situation had the Saints in a tough spot entering the offseason. Here's the best and worst of what they've done in trying to right the ship.
NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / March 21, 2023
Crazy Stats To Know About New Vikings’ DE Marcus Davenport
Defensive end Marcus Davenport was a first-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in the 2018 NFL Draft. The team moved up to select him 14th overall out of UTSA hoping he could be a foundational piece of their defense for years to come.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 13, 2023
Vikings to sign DE Marcus Davenport
Soon, the Minneosta Vikings will have three starter-caliber edge rushers on their roster. They are adding Marcus Davenport on a one-year deal, according to NFL.com.
New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / January 9, 2023
The 2018 draft decision that haunts the Saints to this day
Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport exchanged blows with running back D'Onta Foreman in the third quarter of a 10-7 Panthers win Sunday, and both players were ejected. That play will likely sear itself in Saints fans memories as the lasting image of one of the franchise's worst draft decisions since the infamous Ricky Williams trade of 1999.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8, 2023
Panthers' D’Onta Foreman, Saints' Marcus Davenport ejected for throwing punches
Tempers flared during Sunday’s game between the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints, and two players saw their 2022 season come to an early end because of it.
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