Bears Bet on Davenport’s Return | NFL News

The Chicago Bears are betting on familiarity and potential with the signing of Marcus Davenport, a former first-round pick who’s battled injuries but could revive his career under new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen—his former Saints boss. With only a couple of sacks last season, Chicago’s pass rush desperately needs help, and Davenport’s best year came under Allen’s scheme. Head coach Ben Johnson also knows Davenport from their time in Detroit, adding another layer of connection. This low-risk move fits GM Ryan Poles’ strategy to upgrade the defense, especially as the Bears also pursue Vita Vea and focus on rebuilding both pass rush and run defense before kickoff. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ddffabb438b09ce