The Detroit Lions significantly upgraded their secondary during the 2024 offseason, signing Amik Robertson, selecting Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. in the 2024 NFL Draft, and trading for Carlton Davis. These moves have paid off, as the Lions’ secondary has been significantly more competitive this season than in previous years.

Davis has undoubtedly played a significant role in that as a starter on the boundary, with a 55.3% completion rate allowed and a passer rating of 77.0 when targeted. Davis’ completion rate is the second-best of his career, while his passer rating is a personal best.

But Davis, who is slated to become a free agent in 2025, may have already played his final snap for the Lions, as the veteran cornerback recently suffered a fractured jaw that is likely to sideline him for six weeks, giving him a chance to return by the NFC Championship Game. However, head coach Dan Campbell did not sound too enthusiastic about Davis’ chances of returning this season.

“I’d say nothing has changed,” Campbell remarked about Davis’ situation. “At the moment, it does not appear likely that he will return. Doesn’t mean he won’t, but I don’t see that happening right now.” With Davis slated to become available in 2025, Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine believes he could sign with the Baltimore Ravens.

“The cornerback position has been a headache throughout the season for the Ravens,” Ballentine told reporters. “Adding Tre’Davious White in the middle of the season didn’t help, and Brandon Stephens has been a liability throughout the year. Nate Wiggins is a promising long-term option, but he is still a rookie who has had injuries.

“The solution might lie in making a real investment in a veteran on a short-term contract,” according to Ballentine. “Carlton Davis has helped the Lions shore up their secondary and could do the same in Baltimore.” Starting Davis and Wiggins on the outside and Marlon Humphrey in the slot may give the Ravens an excellent secondary. Davis’ strong numbers and leadership qualities, which are a significant asset in a young cornerbacks room, make it likely that the Lions will want him back.

However, they may consider Rakestraw Jr. as Davis’ successor, which would save the Lions money. However, the Missouri product hasn’t been able to show much this season owing to injury and a lack of playing time, so the Lions’ reliance on him to be a starter in 2025 is not certain. Baltimore’s interest in Davis makes sense.

The Ravens have struggled against the pass this season, and the former Super Bowl champion would immediately improve Baltimore’s secondary.