MARCUS DAVENPORT NEWS

Saints receiver Thomas back at practice after 2 missed games

Saints top receiver Michael Thomas returned to practice for the first time since injuring his ankle in New Orleans’ season-opening victory over Tampa Bay on Sept. 13

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slumping Saints express urgency to clean up their act

New Orleans left tackle Terron Armstead describes the Saints as a good team that is playing like a bad one

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return in Week 4 Coach Sean Payton believes Davenport (elbow) may be able to return in Week 4 versus the Lions, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Davenport has yet to play in his third NFL season, but he's making progress and logged two limited practices last week. Once he's ready to go, the 2018 first-round pick should immediately start at defensive end and look to build on last year's 31 tackles and six sacks through 13 games.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Can't face Packers Davenport (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Davenport was initially listed as questionable for Sunday, but he'll ultimately be forced to miss a third straight contest due to his elbow injury. Trey Hendrickson once again stands to fill in for Davenport at defensive end.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' Adams, Clark and Saints' Onyemata, Davenport out

Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams and defensive tackle Kenny Clark have been ruled out Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Sunday Davenport (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact After missing the first two games of the season due to an elbow injury, Davenport set himself up for a return with limited practices both Thursday and Friday. If he returns this weekend, he may split pass-rushing reps with Trey Hendrickson, who filled in for Davenport during his absence but similarly is questionable to play due to a groin issue.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Thomas out, Packers' Adams doubtful for Sunday

Both the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints will likely be missing their star receivers for their Sunday night matchup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes practice appearance Davenport (elbow) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice.

Impact Davenport has missed the past two weeks of games and practices, so the fact that he was back on the practice field is an extremely positive sign. It's still no guarantee he'll be ready for Sunday night's game against the Packers, but if he's cleared, he'll assume his normal starting role.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saints normally dynamic offense looking sluggish in 2020

Saints quarterback Drew Brees doesn’t quibble with the notion that New Orleans’ normally dynamic offense has looked out of sync to start the 2020 season

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders down top 2 right tackles for game vs. Saints

The Las Vegas Raiders are without their top two right tackles against the New Orleans Saints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Monday Davenport (elbow) has been ruled out of Monday's game versus the Raiders, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Davenport hasn't practiced the last two weeks, so it's not surprising that the 24-year-old DE will sit out. Trey Hendrickson was deployed as the starter in Davenport's place in Week 1, but Carl Granderson logged a sizable workload as well.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to practice Friday Davenport (elbow) didn't practice Friday.

Impact The Saints don't play the Raiders until Monday, but Davenport's in danger of missing a second straight game to start the season. The 2018 first-round pick will aim to practice in some capacity Saturday to have a chance at playing Monday, but if he can't go, Trey Hendrickson should start at DE while Carl Granderson rotates in.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Thursday Davenport (elbow) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Davenport also didn't practice in any capacity last week, leading to his being inactive for the Saints' win over Tampa Bay in Week 1. If he's unable to progress enough in his recovery to suit up in Las Vegas on Monday, Trey Hendrickson will be in line to draw another start.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saints unsatisfied with offense, gratified by opening win

Sean Payton wasn’t pleased with his play-calling in the Saints' season opener

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brady has Evans active vs. Saints despite hurt hamstring

Tom Brady might have top target Mike Evans to throw to in his debut for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 1 Davenport (elbow) is ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Buccaneers.

Impact Davenport has missed three straight practices due to his elbow injury. Until he retakes the field, Trey Hendrickson will likely start at defensive end for New Orleans.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Missing more time Davenport (elbow) didn't suit up in Thursday's practice, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact It was the second consecutive day that Davenport has missed practice completely, casting some doubt for his Week 1 availability. He'll have one more practice to have a chance to suit up in before Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, but if he can't go, Trey Hendrickson would likely be in line for the start at defensive end.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saints defense expects surprises vs. Brady, new-look Bucs

Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore suspects he and his defensive teammates are in for some surprises against Tom Brady and the new-look Tampa Bay Buccaneers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saints see Super Bowl as the only bar for success in 2020

Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins sees his new team as one that has underachieved in recent playoff campaigns

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transcript: Marcus Davenport training camp conference call - Friday, August 7 New Orleans Saints defensive end spoke to media about just scratching the surface of his potential

AUGUST 8, 2020 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport has simple goal for 2020 Third-year player is 'trying to be better than Cam'

AUGUST 8, 2020 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

New Orleans Saints need Marcus Davenport to break out in 2020 The Saints offense gets all the headlines, but New Orleans defense needs Marcus Davenport to become a star in 2020 to make a run to the Supe...

JULY 3, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Aiming for big 2020 Defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen said Davenport (foot) is expected to make big strides entering his third season.

Impact The 2018 first-round pick has been solid but not outstanding through his first two seasons, recording 53 total tackles, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 26 games. Davenport underwent foot surgery in mid-December after suffering a Lisfranc injury, but there have been no apparent setbacks in his rehab program.

JUNE 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Marcus Davenport Comes To Drew Brees' Defense New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has come under fire for his recent comments regarding the Colin Kaepernick situation that captivat...

JUNE 4, 2020 • CLUTCHPOINTS.COM

Saints' Davenport: Year 2 confidence stems from 'the truth'

Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport brimming with confidence heading into 2nd NFL season

JULY 30, 2019