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Bears Set to Sign Former First Round Pick to Help Bolster Defense, Could a Trade Also Be in Works?
Marcus Davenport joins Chicago on a low-risk deal after the Bears ranked 22nd in the NFL with 35 sacks last season.
- On Monday, the Chicago Bears signed veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport and defensive back Deantre Prince, addressing defensive needs general manager Ryan Poles hinted at in July.
- Chicago totaled just 35 sacks in 2025, ranking 22nd in the NFL, with only Montez Sweat and Gervon Dexter recording at least five sacks each.
- Davenport reunites with Chicago defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and head coach Ben Johnson, though he has missed 24 games over two seasons due to multiple injuries.
- Alongside these signings, the team waived running back Coleman Bennett and tight end Nikola Kalinic, who suffered a knee injury in Saturday's preseason game against Cleveland.
- Management likely views this as a low-risk gamble, betting that Davenport can revive his career while helping a defense that surrendered an average of 134.5 rushing yards per game last season.
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There was no practice today for the Bears, but we’ve still got some things to discuss this afternoon with a game on Saturday, some injury notes on Sunday, and a pair of signings this morning. So, before we turn our attention to tonight’s Sox-Cubs game, let’s get into some of the latest Bears news and notes. We’ll start with today’s signings of DL Marcus Davenport and DB Deantre Prince. Davenport is the notable signing, providing the Bears with …
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