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.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Lions have released Za'Darius Smith. Smith spent the second half of the 2024 season with the Lions to try and bolster the team's pass rush while they dealt with the absence of Aidan Hutchinson.

Ahead of next week’s free-agent market opening, the Lions have reportedly re-signed linebackers Derrick Barnes, Anthony Pittman and Ezekiel Turner, along with Davenport.

The Detroit Lions have already begun making some moves ahead of the start of free agency this week. Here's a look at where the team stands with cap space as the legal tampering period begins on Monday.

General manager Brad Holmes has started the process of shaping the 2025 roster by re-signing veteran defensive lineman Marcus Davenport prior to the start of the legal tampering period for external free agents.

ALLEN PARK -- Za’Darius Smith is being released by the Detroit Lions ahead of free agency, per multiple national reports.

Marcus Davenport will remain in place with the Lions for next season, but the same will not be true for Za'Darius

Detroit Lions need starting-caliber players at CB, DT, DE and OG, but are not expected to be big spenders when NFL free agency opens Monday afternoon.