The Lions re-signed former Saints draft pick Marcus Davenport, who is attempting an NFL comeback after a series of devastating injuries.

Newly re-signed defensive lineman Marcus Davenport is looking to prove himself after an injury-shorted 2024 season.

A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions and edge rusher Marcus Davenport agreed on a one-year contract worth up to $4.75 million.

The league's legal tampering period — in which teams can begin talking with agents of players who are unrestricted free agents — starts Monday at noon, according to CBS Sports.

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Davenport had surgical repair for this injury which ended his season. He only played in two games all year. It was reported on ESPN that the injury was a triceps tear. No video here as the moment of injury was unknown.

With the goal of surrounding Jared Goff in the best possible way, the Detroit Lions secured the continuity of several players ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

The Lions have opted to give an injury-riddled 2024 addition one more chance, re-signing Marcus Davenport on Saturday.