Marcus Davenport released by Bears after 12 snaps, announces retirement

Marcus Davenport played 12 snaps against the Jets on October 1, 2026, and was released from the Chicago Bears practice squad the following day at his own request. Davenport, 30, opted to retire after joining the Bears in the offseason but not making the 53-man roster. He made his debut for Chicago in a 23-12 victory over the Jets, recording one tackle and one pressure. Pro Football Focus assigned him a 70.8 overall grade for the game, with specific grades of 66.3 in run defense and 69.9 in tackling. Davenport was selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints and had previously played under Dennis Allen, the former Saints defensive coordinator who now holds the same position with the Bears. Since 2023, he has participated in 15 games, accumulating 24 tackles and 3.5 sacks.