The Detroit Lions will be without defensive end Marcus Davenport when they travel to Baltimore for Monday Night Football. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Saturday that the veteran pass rusher will miss Week 3 as he continues to battle a chest injury.

Speaking with reporters before practice, Campbell made it clear that while the setback is concerning, the team does not believe it’s a season-ending situation.

“I don’t see Davenport playing,” Campbell said. “We’re still trying to decide what to do. We’ve gotten some other tests back. We do not feel that this is season-ending, but I don’t see him playing this week.”

Al-Quadin Muhammad Next Man Up

With Davenport sidelined, the Lions are expected to lean more heavily on Al-Quadin Muhammad, who has already earned praise from the coaching staff for his steady play through the first two games. Muhammad recorded six pressures and a sack in Detroit’s Week 2 win over the Bears, proving he can step into an expanded role when needed.

No Panic from Campbell

Campbell stressed that he feels good about Detroit’s defensive line depth, even with Davenport out. He pointed to recent acquisitions and the improvement of younger players as reasons the Lions won’t scramble to add outside help.

“We’ll have a good idea of the timeline either today or tomorrow,” Campbell added.

Why It Matters

The Lions face a major challenge against Lamar Jackson and the explosive Ravens offense. Losing Davenport means Detroit will need even more from Aidan Hutchinson, D.J. Reader, and the rest of the front four to contain Jackson’s scrambling ability and keep Derrick Henry from controlling the ground game.

Still, Campbell’s confidence signals that while Davenport’s absence stings, the Lions believe their grit and depth can carry them through.