Davenport (shoulder) is active for Thursday's contest against Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Davenport was limited in practice leading up to Thursday's divisional clash, but he's ultimately earned the green light to suit up Christmas Day. Across six regular-season appearances so far, Davenport has totaled 10 tackles (four solo) including 1.0 sacks.

Davenport (shoulder) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

EDGE Analysis

Davenport has opened the week with back-to-back limited sessions due to a shoulder injury that he picked up during the Lions' 29-24 loss to the Steelers on Sunday. The Lions will hold their last practice Wednesday, and if Davenport is a full participant in that session, he would likely avoid an injury designation for Detroit's Christmas Day clash against Minnesota.

Davenport (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Davenport went down in the fourth quarter with a shoulder injury he sustained during a rep on the defensive line. If the defensive end is unable to return, Tyrus Wheat may receive more rotational snaps at defensive end to close out the game.

Davenport (shoulder) is not among Detroit's inactives for Thursday's Week 13 matchup against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Davenport last played Week 2, when he suffered a shoulder injury that caused him to be placed on IR. He was designated to return Nov. 12 and was deemed a full participant in all three walkthroughs this week, setting him up to return to action Thursday. Davenport had seen plenty of work before getting hurt, logging a 69 percent defensive snap share in Week 1, though he may be eased back following his extended absence.

Davenport (shoulder) was activated from the reserve/injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Davenport has not been able to play since Week 2 due to the injury. He's been practicing for the last week and has logged full sessions all three days ahead of Detroit's matchup against the Packers on Thursday. While all signs point to Davenport's return, he officially remains listed as questionable.

Davenport (shoulder), who officially remains on IR, was listed as a full participant at Monday's walkthrough practice.

EDGE Analysis

Davenport is ready to participate in full for the first time since having his 21-day practice window opened, a development that bodes well for his odds of being activated to the 53-man roster in time for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Packers. The veteran defensive end is recovering from a shoulder injury suffered Week 2.

Davenport (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Davenport remains on injured reserve but had his 21-day practice window opened nine days ago. He'll get at least another week to get ready for his return to the field.

Davenport (shoulder) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Davenport landed on injured reserve Sept. 22 and was designated to return Nov. 12. He was limited in all three practices last week and has remained limited in both practices so far this week. It's not yet clear if Davenport will be able to return to action Sunday against the Giants.

Davenport (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

EDGE Analysis

Davenport was designated to return from injured reserve last Wednesday, and he was a limited practice participant during Week 11 prep. He was ultimately not cleared to play against the Eagles this past Sunday, but he could be activated from injured reserve ahead of the Lions' Week 12 clash against the Giants if he were to log full practices over the next two days.

Davenport (shoulder) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran defensive lineman from UTSA practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week and was originally listed as questionable, but he'll now remain on the injured reserve list through Detroit's Week 11 contest. Davenport has appeared in just two games this season, recording three total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. Once fully healthy, he's expected to operate as one of the Lions' top reserve defensive ends.