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Carlton Davis leaving Lions to sign contract with New England Patriots in free agency
Carlton Davis contract with New England Patriots is for three years and $60 million in free agency, leaving Detroit Lions without their starting CB.
New England Patriots NFL Free Agency tracker
The New England Patriots should be busy over the next several weeks as Mike Vrabel and company look to build a winning roster for 2025 and beyond.
Lions CB Carlton Davis to Sign With New England Patriots
The Detroit Lions will be in search of a new top cornerback for the 2025 NFL season. After playing a season for the Detroit Lions, Carlton Davis has departed to sign a three-year contract with the New England Patriots.
Carlton Davis III set to leave Lions after agreeing to terms with Patriots
Veteran Carlton Davis III, who joined the Lions via trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last offseason, has agreed to a monster three-year deal worth up to $60 million (with $34.5 million guaranteed) with the New England Patriots, according to multiple reports.
New England Patriots’ Carlton Davis Opens Up About New Teammate
The New England Patriots entered the 2025 NFL offseason with a clear mission: address the glaring weaknesses in their roster. Among the most pressing needs was the cornerback position.
Lions' top cornerback bolts Detroit, agrees to lucrative deal with Patriots
As one of the most sought-after cornerbacks on the market, Davis joins a Patriots team currently undergoing a rebuild under new head coach Mike Vrabel. The Lions acquired Davis and two sixth-round picks last offseason in a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick,
What signing Carlton Davis in free agency means for the Patriots
The New England Patriots had a busy start to NFL free agency week, signing seven total players to their roster. One of the biggest signings both from a financial investment and potential role in 2025 was cornerback Carlton Davis.
Patriots Make Big Splash in NFL Free Agency, Adding Super Bowl Champion on $60 Million Contract
The New England Patriots have made a big splash to start free agency, agreeing to sign former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III. Davis will now join New England on a three-year,
Former Lions CB Carlton Davis Explains Decision to Depart
When asked what sealed the deal for him to decide to join the AFC East squad, Davis indicated the opportunity to do something historical, being a priority and the opportunity to be a leader appealed ...
Detroit Lions re-sign wide receiver Tim Patrick
The Detroit Lions agreed to a one-year deal with free agent wide receiver Tim Patrick, the team announced Friday.
Former Lions Starter Joins Patriots on $60 Million Deal
A player who started for the Detroit Lions in 2024 has joined the New England Patriots on a $60 million contract.
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Detroit Lions Mock Draft Simulation 2.0
Rounding out the class are sixth-round choice Jaylin Smith and seventh-round selections Oronde Gadsden II and Nick Martin. Smith is a corner out of USC who has decent ball production, with four career ...
New Patriots Player Sends Five-Word Message to Christian Gonzalez
New England Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis wasted no time sending a bold five-word message to Christian Gonzalez.
Watch Live: New England Patriots free agency press conference at Gillette Stadium
The New England Patriots are holding a press conference on Thursday to discuss their initial wave of moves in the first week of NFL free agency.
NFL analyst addresses Detroit Lions’ missteps during legal tampering period
The Detroit Lions signed cornerback D.J. Reed and retained Derrick Barnes, but have yet to address their struggling edge ...