Davenport missed most of the previous two seasons but returns to the Lions on a bargain contract to chase another Super Bowl. The once dominant defensive end has experienced numerous setbacks since recording nine sacks in 2021, likeliest to contribute in a complementary role on passing downs moving forward.

It’s a tough blow for Davenport, who appeared in just four games last season and joined the Lions on a one-year, $6.5 million contract this offseason. Davenport has totaled just four sacks in his last 21 games, and is three years removed from the nine sack season he posted in 2021. He’ll be 29 at the start of next season, and will likely get a chance with another team if the Lions opt to not bring him back in 2025.

Davenport attempted to put a sleeve on the injury and return but was unable to do so. Rapoport reports Davenport “could be lost for the season” but will undergo additional tests to confirm. Davenport totaled just 2.5 sacks in 19 games from 2022 to 2023 and has a half sack this season. We’ll see what the additional tests reveal, but it sounds like he’ll miss at least a few weeks either way.