Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III is making it clear he knows his worth ahead of free agency. In a bold social media post, Davis sent a message to teams looking to upgrade their defense, stating, “If you want your defense upgraded, y’all know who to pay. Turn on the tape.”
Davis is expected to be one of the top free-agent cornerbacks available when the NFL’s new league year begins on March 12. According to projections, he could land a three-year deal worth around $43.9 million. Teams like the Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New York Jets have been linked to him, with some speculation that he could reunite with former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn in New York.
Meanwhile, former Lions offensive lineman Jonah Jackson is set to face his old team twice a year after being traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Chicago Bears. Jackson, who signed a three-year, $51 million deal with the Rams last offseason, struggled with injuries in 2024 but will now return to the NFC North.