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Often Injured Saints Defender has Part of Finger Amputated

New Orleans Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (22), defensive back J.T. Gray (48), and defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) celebrate after a play during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Now that’s what you call an offseason.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport told reporters on Wednesday that he had part of his left pinky amputated due to a recurring infection from a broken plate installed after an injury in college, according to The Athletic’s Katherine Terrell. He also reportedly underwent shoulder surgery this spring, in addition to all  the multiple surgeries he needed to correct his finger.

Per ESPN, the original finger injury came during UTSA’s appearance in the 2016 New Mexico Bowl. Davenport reportedly tore ligaments in the finger, leading it to bend significantly over time and requiring surgery in 2021. The plate reportedly broke this offseason, requiring three more surgeries before the digit was amputated.

Davenport said he expects the amputation to have no impact on his ability to play football going forward.

Best of luck.


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