{
  "id": 1387647,
  "title": "Bears Host Ex-Saints Veteran Pass Rusher for Visit Amid Star’s Injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/bears-host-ex-saints-veteran-pass-rusher-for-visit-amid-stars-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T00:44:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bears-host-ex-saints-veteran-004402559.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Bears have invited former New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport for a free-agent visit on August 16, 2025, as the team assesses its pass-rushing needs amid the absence of star Montez Sweat. Davenport, a former first-round pick, struggled with injuries over his last three seasons, missing a total of 37 games with the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. However, he excelled with the Saints (2020-2024), recording 21.5 sacks and 60 quarterback hits, and forcing seven fumbles. With the Bears facing financial constraints, Davenport could offer low-cost rotational depth. Head coach Ben Johnson hopes Sweat will return to practice soon after recovering from a groin injury, which has sidelined him for most of the preseason.",
  "summary": "The Chicago Bears have their eyes on a former New Orleans Saints pass rusher with ties to Dennis Allen ahead of their second preseason game. The post Bears Host Ex-Saints Veteran Pass Rusher for Visit Amid Star’s Injury appeared first on HEAVY.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chicago Bears invite Marcus Davenport for August 16 visit.",
    "Davenport, former first-round pick, missed 37 games due to injuries.",
    "Bears seek low-cost rotational depth amid Montez Sweat injury."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}