Marcus Davenport Reportedly Retires After Bears Release

Marcus Davenport has chosen to retire from the NFL after the Chicago Bears released the defensive end from their practice squad Monday at his request, according to reports. The retirement has been reported by NFL Network and attributed to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport; Davenport has not made a direct statement in the supplied accounts. Davenport, 30, appeared in one game for Chicago this season, recording one tackle in 12 defensive snaps during the Bears’ 23-12 home victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. The release means he will not play another game for the Bears, who had signed him to their practice squad in August. The Bears’ move followed Davenport’s request, according to reports citing reporters Courtney Cronin, Aaron Wilson and Adam Jahns. No reason for the request was given in the supplied accounts. The circumstances of his departure and retirement have been relayed through media reporting rather than a public statement from the player. Davenport was selected 14th overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2018 draft. He spent his first five seasons with New Orleans before playing for the Minnesota Vikings in 2023 and the Detroit Lions in 2024 and 2025.