Overview
- The Bears released Davenport from their practice squad at his request on Monday, October 5, a move recorded on the NFL’s transaction wire and confirmed by multiple outlets.
- Davenport made his only Chicago appearance in the Week 4 win over the New York Jets, playing 12 defensive snaps and recording one tackle and one pressure.
- Multiple reporters, citing NFL sources including Ian Rapoport, say Davenport decided to retire after asking for the release.
- Persistent injuries and limited play since 2023 factored into his late-career decline, and outlets report career totals at retirement of about 25 sacks and seven forced fumbles with minor discrepancies in tackle counts.
- The release frees a practice-squad spot as edge rusher Shemar Turner approaches the end of his 21-day return window, a roster development that reduces Chicago’s need for outside edge depth ahead of upcoming games.