The Detroit Lions' coaches open up about Marcus Davenport's continued offseason effort
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Expectations were kept high with the
Detroit Lions
when
Marcus Davenport
returned last year to play his first full NFL season. An elbow injury right after just three games quickly unsettled Davenport's season. Looking forward to this offseason, the question around his return looms as the team looks for a strong
defensive end
opposite
Aidan Hutchinson
. With Davenport yet to return to the ground, the team's coaches,
Kacy Rodgers
and
Kelvin Sheppard
, restore the fans' faith as they go vocal about their belief in the player.
Detroit Lions' all-in on Marcus Davenport's reboot
Recently, the Lions' coaches, Rodgers and Sheppard, addressed the media about their questions regarding the team this offseason, with a strong defensive end to be filled. Coach Sheppard took no time when asked why he remains confident about Davenport despite the weak stats. He stated, 'Because I've seen it. It's never been about his play; it's always been about availability.' He continued, 'His mindset is different right now. He's not holding back. He's training like it's already November or December.'
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Additionally, the coaches claimed that Davenport has been putting in an equal effort with the staff at the Allen Park Facility in Michigan. Coach Rodgers also stated how 'locked in' the recovering player has been during practice sessions. There is a high possibility that the Lions might not be investing a hefty amount this offseason to ace their defensive end. The intent of the team seems quite clear since they have been holding back from trading in a player like Trey Hendrickson.
Defensive Coordinator Kelvin Sheppard meets with the media | May 15, 2025
Davenport might not have performed a single full NFL season; however, the team's coaches cling to their strong belief in the player. With a stunning physicality for the sport when he was healthy, Davenport surely displayed his gameplay when it was required. As the still-recovering player puts in his best effort to get back to the game after the offseason ends, fans await his presence on the ground. With the offseason effort Davenport has been putting in, the Lions might be able to restore their game in the coming months.
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