The Buccaneers are trading Davis to the Lions, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Detroit gets an experienced starter to address the obvious weak point of an otherwise stellar roster. The Bucs probably won't get much in return; for them, the appeal largely comes from avoiding more than $14 million in non-guaranteed payments scheduled for Davis in 2024 (after the recent re-signings of QB Baker Mayfield and WR Mike Evans). The 27-year-old Davis has played between 10 and 14 games each season since the Bucs took him in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, starting 75 of his 76 regular-season appearances while averaging 54 tackles, 12.2 pass defenses, 1.5 interceptions, 0.5 forced fumbles and 0.7 fumble recoveries per season.
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Team
Detroit Lions
Birthdate
12/31/1996 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 206 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 2; Pk (TB)
Birthplace
Miami, FL, USA
Position
CB
College
Auburn
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2018-2024
(6 seasons)
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The Buccaneers are trading Davis to the Lions, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Detroit gets an experienced starter to address the obvious weak point of an otherwise stellar roster. The Bucs probably won't get much in return; for them, the appeal largely comes from avoiding more than $14 million in non-guaranteed payments scheduled for Davis in 2024 (after the recent re-signings of QB Baker Mayfield and WR Mike Evans). The 27-year-old Davis has played between 10 and 14 games each season since the Bucs took him in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, starting 75 of his 76 regular-season appearances while averaging 54 tackles, 12.2 pass defenses, 1.5 interceptions, 0.5 forced fumbles and 0.7 fumble recoveries per season.
His pick came in the middle of the second quarter when a Gardner Minshew pass intended for Josh Downs ended up way off the mark. Davis' tackle total was also a season high. He'll now look to build on his success in Week 13 versus the Panthers.
Davis will therefore be available to a Buccaneers defense, drawing the unenviable task of trying to slow down a 49ers offense that seemed to regain its confidence in a Week 10 rout of the Jaguars. Davis missed one game with the toe injury and will resume his quest for his first interception of the campaign in Sunday's contest.
Davis appears to have recently aggravated the toe injury that forced him to miss two games earlier this season, putting him in jeopardy of sitting out Sunday's contest. His status may not be solidified until Tampa Bay releases its inactive list 90 minutes before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.