The Detroit Lions have kickstarted their 2024 NFL campaign on a positive note, having notched two victories in three games so far. The Lions opened their account with a win against the Los Angeles Rams but stumbled in their next bout, narrowly losing out to the Buccaneers. They bounced back with a victory against the Cardinals but suffered a major setback following Marcus Davenport’s injury. But what actually happened to the 28-year-old defensive end?
Here are all the available details regarding Davenport’s latest ailment, including his estimated date of return.
How did Marcus Davenport get injured playing football?
Marcus Davenport sustained an elbow injury in the third quarter of his side’s fixture against the Arizona Cardinals. He briefly returned to the pitch with a sleeve on his left arm but was ultimately withdrawn from the match.
Further medical assessments have confirmed that the footballer has actually suffered a torn triceps, as per ESPN. Marcus Davenport contracted the said injury in his second-ever game for the Lions, having arrived at Ford Field in 2024. Interestingly, the defensive end also missed his team’s second league match against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to discomfort in his groin.
The elbow injury adds to the long line of fitness issues Marcus Davenport has experienced in his career. Due to his consistently poor fitness record, the Texas-born sportsman could only make 63 appearances for the New Orleans Saints over a span of five seasons. He eventually left for the Minnesota Vikings but could only muster four appearances in his solitary season at US Bank Stadium due to an ankle issue. (via ABC News)
When will Marcus Davenport return to play NFL?
At the time of writing, the extent of Marcus Davenport’s injury remains unknown. However, coach Dan Campbell’s statements seem to indicate that the player could miss the entire ongoing season.
Campbell revealed that Davenport’s ailment will most likely keep the veteran on the sidelines for the entire season. He also stated that the talented athlete is currently seeking advice from other medical professionals to get a better understanding of his condition. Nonetheless, initial assessments seem to convey that Davenport’s 2024 NFL campaign could well be over.
The injury-ridden Detroit Lions are scheduled to face the Seattle Seahawks in their next league fixture.
