Overview
- The Bears hosted former Saints first-round pick Marcus Davenport for an official free-agent visit as they examine outside edge options.
- Head coach Ben Johnson said he expects Montez Sweat to return to practice within this week after missing roughly two weeks with a groin issue.
- Davenport produced 21.5 sacks and 60 quarterback hits in his first five seasons under Dennis Allen in New Orleans but has missed many games and managed just 3.5 sacks across his last 14 appearances.
- Chicago's available salary-cap space is limited at roughly $4.29 million, which makes low-cost or veteran-minimum deals more realistic than expensive free-agent moves.
- If signed, Davenport would likely be evaluated as short-term rotational depth rather than a long-term solution, and the team’s next steps will hinge on Sweat’s practice return and any modest roster moves the front office makes.