The Patriots are signing cornerback Carlton Davis in free agency, a source confirmed.

Davis, 28, was with the Lions last season after spending six years with the Buccaneers. It’s a three-year, $60 million contract.

Davis worked with new Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams with the Lions. He’s a 6-foot-1, 206-pound press cornerback.

The Patriots needed an upgrade at cornerback opposite Christian Gonzalez. Davis registered 56 tackles, two interceptions, 11 pass breakups, one forced fumble and two tackles for loss in 2024 with the Lions.

Davis was part of the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV team with Tom Brady.

He joins Gonzalez, Alex Austin, Miles Battle, Isaiah Bolden, Marcellas Dial, D.J. James and Marcus Jones on the Patriots at cornerback. Jonathan Jones will officially hit free agency on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

The Patriots are adding a press cornerback opposite Christian Gonzalez.{ai:summary}<p>The New England Patriots have signed cornerback Carlton Davis to a three-year, $60 million contract. Davis, 28, previously played for the Lions and spent six years with the Buccaneers, contributing to their Super Bowl LV victory.</p><p>Davis will enhance the Patriots' secondary alongside Christian Gonzalez and others, having recorded 56 tackles, two interceptions, and 11 pass breakups last season. He has a prior working relationship with the Patriots' new defensive coordinator, Terrell Williams. #sports</p>

Source: Patriots signing free-agent cornerback Carlton Davis

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