Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agents OLB Marcus Davenport and CB Amik Robertson. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Davenport comes to Detroit after spending the 2023 season with the Minnesota Vikings, where he appeared in four games (three starts) and recorded seven tackles (three solo), four quarterback hits and 2.0 sacks before missing the remainder of the season due to injury.
He spent the first five seasons of his career with the New Orleans Saints after they selected him in the first round (14th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft out of UTSA. In 67-career games (35 starts), he has registered 149 tackles (81 solo), 64 quarterback hits, 27 tackles for loss, 23.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles, four pass defenses and one fumble recovery.
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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Marcus Davenport walks off the field before the team's preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Marcus Davenport (0) stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) in action during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) in action during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) in action during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Carolina Panthers guard Chandler Zavala (62) prepares to block Minnesota Vikings linebacker Marcus Davenport (0) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Marcus Davenport (0) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 01, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Marcus Davenport (0) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Sep. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) in action in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) rushes the quarterback against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) celebrates after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Robertson joins the Lions after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Las Vegas Raiders (2020-23), where he appeared in 52 games (21 starts) and totaled 110 tackles (84 solo), 15 pass defenses, four interceptions, four tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
In 17 games (12 starts) last season, Robertson totaled 50 tackles (38 solo), six pass defenses, two interceptions, two tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and one forced fumble.
He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round selection (139th overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech by the Raiders.
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Las Vegas Raiders Amik Robertson (21) intercepts a pass late in the game against the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV. Raiders won 17-13. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) lines up against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) is seen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 31-16. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) looks on during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) against the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV. Raiders defeat the Chargers 63-21. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) runs the ball after an interception against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) plays against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Las Vegas Raiders' Amik Robertson breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers' Christian Watson during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson prepares for the snap during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
