The Detroit Lions made a strategic move last season by trading for cornerback Carlton Davis from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Davis, known for his proficiency in man coverage, became a key player in Lions' defensive execution under coordinator Aaron Glenn. Despite a strong start, his season was cut short due to a fractured jaw sustained in Week 15 against Buffalo. In his 13 games with the Lions, he recorded impressive stats: 56 total tackles, two tackles for loss, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and two interceptions. With the Lions eyeing a Super Bowl run in 2025, the decision to potentially re-sign Davis will depend on a mix of factors including the performance of newly drafted cornerbacks and the team's salary cap situation.

Davis's established leadership and productivity warrant a significant contract extension, likely positioning him among the top cornerbacks for 2025. His previous contract had an average annual value of $14.5 million, and projections suggest that a new deal could see this rise to approximately $19.5 million per year, over three years. This substantial increase comes as the Lions assess their roster dynamics while balancing their financial commitments to other rising stars like Aidan Hutchinson and Jameson Williams.