Marcus Davenport Contract: Salary, Cap Hit & Potential Extension

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New Orleans Saints' Marcus Davenport stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Nov. 27, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Minnesota Vikings have ramped up their pass rush by agreeing to terms with former New Orleans defensive end Davenport. The deal was confirmed by a person with direct knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because free agent contracts can’t be finalized until the new league year begins on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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BetMGM Staff @BETMGM Mar 21, 2023, 11:33 AM

Drafted No. 14 overall in 2018 by the New Orleans Saints, defensive end Marcus Davenport has yet to reach his full ceiling on defense.

Marcus Davenport Salary

Davenport signed with the Minnesota Vikings during 2023 free agency. He signed a one-year, $13,000,000 contract with Minnesota, including an $8,500,000 signing bonus, $10,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,000,000.

Marcus Davenport Cap Hit

The 26-year-old carries a $5,964,705 cap hit in 2023.

Marcus Davenport Potential Extension

There’s a lot of unfilled potential surrounding Davenport. His draft selection demonstrates he was once a top prospect, but he never realized that potential during his five seasons with the Saints.

Davenport’s new one-year deal with the Vikings is essentially a “prove it” contract. The potential has always been there, but it’s time for the 26-year-old to start putting up results.

With free agency approaching for Davenport again in 2024, multiple comparable players warrant looking at. Myles Garrett, DeMarcus Lawrence, Leonard Williams, and Frank Clark all share similar numbers to Stewart at this point in their careers.

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