Getty Defensive end Marcus Davenport is expected to have his Bears’ debut as he is called up from the Practice Squad to fill in for injured Braxton Jones. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Chicago Bears elevated defensive end Marcus Davenport from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Most fans had forgotten he was even on the roster. The move looks routine on paper — a standard gameday elevation alongside cornerback Nick McCloud, made necessary after left tackle Braxton Jones landed on injured reserve with a knee injury.
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