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Report: Detroit Lions bolster defense by adding Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis

Davis accumulated 7 solo tackles in the 31-23 defeat against Detroit in NFC Divisional Round

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Carlton Davis III #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lines up before a play during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Raymond James Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) (Kevin Sabitus, 2023 Kevin Sabitus)

DETROIT – According to the latest update from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions have strategically bolstered their defense by acquiring talented cornerback Carlton Davis from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick.

In addition to Davis, the Lions will also receive the Buccaneers’ 2024 and 2025 sixth-round picks, adding significant value to the trade.

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The veteran cornerback is owed $14 million this year, but with a trade usually comes some sort of renegotiation.

During the 2023 season, Davis started in 12 games for the playoff-bound Buccaneers as he totaled 52 tackles with 40 solos, 12 assisted tackles, nine pass deflections, and two interceptions.

His talents were on full display inside Ford Field during the NFC Divisional Round as he accumulated seven solo tackles in the 31-23 defeat against the Lions.


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