By Zicpraiz 
The Detroit Lions have decided not to use the 2025 franchise tag on cornerback Carlton Davis. This move isn’t entirely surprising, given the team’s history of avoiding the franchise tag.
The franchise tag for cornerbacks is a hefty $20 million for one year, which might be a bit steep for the Lions. Instead, they may choose to let Davis test the free agency market, where he’s likely to receive a big offer from another team.
If the Lions do decide to re-sign Davis, the projected offer would be around three years for $43.5 million. However, it’s unclear if the team is willing to commit that kind of money to Davis.
The Lions have some other free agents to consider, including guard Kevin Zeitler and wide receiver Allen Robinson. The team may choose to focus on re-signing some of these other players instead of breaking the bank for Davis.
Davis has been a key player for the Lions, starting 14 games last season and recording 53 tackles and 11 passes defensed. However, the team may be willing to let him walk if they can’t agree on a contract.
The Lions’ decision not to use the franchise tag on Davis gives them more flexibility in free agency. They can now focus on signing other players to fill their roster needs.
It’s unclear what’s next for Davis, but he’s likely to generate a lot of interest on the free agent market. The Lions may try to re-sign him, but they’ll have to compete with other teams that are also interested in his services.