Lions' top 10 most impactful injuries of 2025: No. 4, Marcus Davenport
The Detroit Lions finished the 2025 NFL season with a 9-8 record, finishing fourth in the NFC North and missing the playoffs. Injuries played a significant role in their performance, with the team ranking as the second-most injured in the league based on man-games lost, following a similar issue in 2024 where they were No. 1.
There were 10 injuries that stood out as most impactful in chronological order. Previously on Lions Wire...
No. 1 Taylor Decker - shoulder
Full list of Top 10 most impactful Lions injuries of 2025: Read complete article at JimmyLiaoMD.com .
Now for No. 4
Marcus Davenport right pec/shoulder - September 14, 2025 (Week 2)
Marcus Davenport’s 2025 season with the Detroit Lions was heavily impacted by a significant shoulder injurysustained in Week 2. After re-signing on a one-year, pro-it deal worth up to $4.75 million, he was expected to be a key edge rusher opposite Aidan Hutchinson , but availability remained his primary challenge.
This major injury to Davenport forced him to miss the next 9 games. It might have even been 2 separate injuries here with the pec and the shoulder. He returned for the final 6 games but the shoulder was still visibly bothering him. - Jimmy Liao, MD
Injury video
2025 Performance & Stats
Davenport appeared in 8 games during the regular season, struggling to regain his form after his mid-season absence.
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Tackles:14 total (6 solo, 8 assisted)
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Sacks:1.0 (recorded in Week 2 against Chicago )
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Quarterback Hits:2
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Total Snaps:280
Outlook
Entering the 2026 offseason at 30 years old, Davenport's future in the NFL is uncertain as he heads back into unrestricted free agency.
Next up: No. 5 Terrion Arnold
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