Overview

• Detroit made the roster move hours before Monday Night Football in Baltimore, sidelining Davenport for at least four games and making him eligible to return in Week 7 against the Buccaneers.
• NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the injury is a pectoral strain and that a return shortly after the IR stint is expected, while Dan Campbell said he does not believe it is season-ending.
• Al-Quadin Muhammad is slated to start opposite Aidan Hutchinson as the Lions lean on internal depth at a thin edge group.
• In a corresponding transaction, Detroit elevated tight end Ross Dwelley from the practice squad to serve as TE3.
• Davenport’s absence renews scrutiny of the Lions’ edge depth given his recent injury history, with analysts pointing to free agency or trade options ahead of the Nov. 4 deadline.