The Detroit Lions may not have cornerback as an urgent need after investing their first two picks in the position last year. However, general manager Brad Holmes is always open to strengthening a position, and with veteran Carlton Davis III approaching free agency, the Lions face a tough decision. Davis had an excellent season when healthy and has shown his affection for the team and head coach Dan Campbell. Despite that, Davis is expected to have plenty of suitors when free agency begins, and with other key extensions potentially on the horizon for players like Aidan Hutchinson and Kerby Joseph, the Lions might not have the financial flexibility to re-sign him.
Pro Football Focus ranks Davis as the 25th-best free agent, predicting a three-year deal worth $42 million with $25 million guaranteed. While the Lions are in a favorable position with cap space, the reunion isn’t guaranteed. Last year, the team drafted cornerbacks Terrion Arnold in the first round and Ennis Rakestraw in the second, while Amik Robertson impressed with his versatility on the inside and outside.
