CARLTON DAVIS NEWS

2025 NFL franchise tag tracker: Vikings not expected to tag QB Sam Darnold

NFL teams have until March 4 to use their franchise tag. Here's the latest on who has been tagged and who could be next.

4 HOURS AGO

Will Jaguars Target Star Lions Defender in Free Agency? Will the Jacksonville Jaguars target Carlton Davis in free agency? One insider thinks so.

21 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Jaguars Interesting In 'Gauging the Market' for Lions Carlton Davis Jaguars could be interested in signing Detroit Lions free agent cornerback.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Carlton Davis expected to draw interest from lowly AFC team in free agency | Sporting News Canada Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis is expected to draw interest from a lowly AFC team in free agency, per an NFL insider.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Carlton Davis predicted to leave Lions for AFC team on projected $41 million deal | Sporting News Canada The New York Jets have a veteran cornerback set to hit free agency this offseason. They could sign Carlton Davis to fill his spot.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Carlton Davis predicted to leave Lions for AFC team on projected $41 million deal | Sporting News The New York Jets have a veteran cornerback set to hit free agency this offseason. They could sign Carlton Davis to fill his spot.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Top 10 2025 NFL free-agent DBs: Vikings, 49ers face tough decisions

Defensive backs are always in high demand during free agency. Here are the 10 best available, and 10 more to keep an eye on.

FEBRUARY 21

Lions' Carlton Davis III Explains Why Dan Campbell is His Favorite Coach of All-Time Carlton Davis III shared his raw thoughts on Lions coach Dan Campbell.

FEBRUARY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lions' Carlton Davis III Explains Why Dan Campbell is His Favorite Coach of All-Time Carlton Davis III shared his raw thoughts on Lions coach Dan Campbell.

FEBRUARY 20 • SACBEE.COM

Who are the 10 best NFL free agents available on defense?

With the signing period just a few weeks away, FOX Sports Research ranks the top 10 defensive free agents on the market this offseason.

FEBRUARY 19

Lions trade prediction replaces Carlton Davis with 4-time Pro Bowler | Sporting News Davis played 63.6% of Detroit's defensive snaps in 2024.

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions trade prediction replaces Carlton Davis with 4-time Pro Bowler | Sporting News Canada Davis played 63.6% of Detroit's defensive snaps in 2024.

FEBRUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions predicted to add $33 million cornerback as Carlton Davis replacement | Sporting News Canada With the Detroit Lions having a question mark in the secondary thanks to the pending free-agent status of cornerback Carlton Davis, one NFL...

FEBRUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Proposed Lions signing replaces Carlton Davis with Amon-Ra St. Brown's nemesis | Sporting News Canada The Detroit Lions are likely going to sign a veteran cornerback this offseason, whether that be bringing back Carlton Davis or signing someo...

FEBRUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Proposed Lions signing replaces Carlton Davis with Amon-Ra St. Brown's nemesis | Sporting News The Detroit Lions are likely going to sign a veteran cornerback this offseason, whether that be bringing back Carlton Davis or signing someo...

FEBRUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bills $21 million starter predicted to leave for Lions as Carlton Davis replacement | Sporting News Canada The Detroit Lions may have to replace Carlton Davis this offseason, as the veteran cornerback is slated to hit free agency. With that in min...

FEBRUARY 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions Urged to Pursue Under the Radar Corner as Carlton Davis Replacement The Detroit Lions were urged to pursue a free agent corner who missed more than half of the 2024 season with an injury.

FEBRUARY 1 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Lions hoping to avoid setback Eagles and Bengals had after coordinators left to lead other NFL teams

The Detroit Lions are the third team since at least 2010 to have both coordinators become NFL head coaches in the same offseason

JANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions wanted more in playoffs and ended up with less, falling short of last year's run

“We want more” was the Detroit Lions’ mantra heading into the postseason

JANUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions urged to sign $21 million Super Bowl champion to replace Carlton Davis | Sporting News If the Detroit Lions are unable to re-sign cornerback Carlton Davis this offseason, an NFL analyst believes general manager Brad Holmes shou...

JANUARY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions predicted to select 6'1, 4-INT cornerback as Carlton Davis replacement | Sporting News The Detroit Lions are predicted to replace Carlton Davis with a talented cornerback who earned All-SEC Team honors in 2024.

JANUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions get some positive injury news going into their bye week

Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, guard Kevin Zeitler and defensive lineman Pat O’Connor left the game against Minnesota and coach Dan Campbell hopes they can take ad...

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in line to return this season Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that Davis (jaw) is not expected to return from IR during the playoffs, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Davis remains on IR due to a fractured jaw suffered Week 15, and his chances of returning for a late playoff push had never looked too optimistic. The veteran cornerback, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, will focus on returning to full health. Across 13 regular-season appearances he tallied 56 tackles (42 solo), 11 passes defensed, two interceptions, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lions predicted to add 6'3, 3-INT cornerback to replace Carlton Davis | Sporting News The Detroit Lions are predicted to select a 6'3 cornerback in the 2025 NFL Draft to replace Carlton Davis.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions injury updates on David Montgomery, Aidan Hutchinson, Carlton Davis, Alex Anzalone | Sporting News On Sunday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport provided some injury updates on injured Detroit Lions, including linebacker Alex Anzalone, cornerback...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM