Carlton Davis III Injury News & Updates

Davis (illness) is active for Sunday night's matchup against the Bills.

Davis showed up on the injury report late in the week with an illness, which ultimately let to him being designated as questionable to play. He will now be a full go in Week 5, and he'll look to build off of the 10 total tackles (six solo) and two passes defensed he's recorded over four games this year.

Davis (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

The veteran corner popped up on the Patriots' injury report Thursday as a limited practice participant due to an illness, but he's still got a chance to suit up Sunday. Davis has had a solid start to his first season in New England, recording 10 total tackles and two passes defended through four games. If he's sidelined in Week 5, Charles Woods is likely to start as an outside cornerback.

Davis (undisclosed) was activated from the active/non-football injury list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Davis will now be able to participate in practices and preseason games after passing his physical. The veteran corner signed a three-year, $60 million contract with the Patriots in March after spending the 2024 season with the Lions, when he recorded 56 tackles (42 solo), 11 pass defenses (including two interceptions), one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries across 13 regular-season games. Davis is expected to start at outside corner opposite 2023 first-rounder Christian Gonzalez.

The Patriots have placed Davis (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury or illness list, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Davis won't be able to practice or participate in preseason games while on the NFI list, but he can be activated whenever he's medically cleared. The veteran cornerback signed with New England in March and is expected to be one of the team's starting cornerbacks in his first year with the club.

New England will sign Davis to a three-year, $60 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Coming off a strong season with Detroit in which he recorded 11 passes defensed in 13 games, Davis is now getting a big payday to suit up for the Patriots. He projects to start alongside 2023 first-rounder Christian Gonzalez atop the corner rotation in 2025.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that Davis (jaw) is not expected to return from IR during the playoffs, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Davis remains on IR due to a fractured jaw suffered Week 15, and his chances of returning for a late playoff push had never looked too optimistic. The veteran cornerback, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, will focus on returning to full health. Across 13 regular-season appearances he tallied 56 tackles (42 solo), 11 passes defensed, two interceptions, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.

Head coach Dan Campbell said he's not feeling good about the chance of Davis (jaw) returning this season, including the playoffs, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

Davis was placed on injured reserve this past Tuesday after fracturing his jaw in this past weekend's win over the Lions. Though the veteran cornerback's surgery timeline predicted a return for a possible NFC Championship Game, he's now likely to be done for any further games Detroit plays. He logged 56 tackles (42 solo), 11 passes defended (two interceptions) and one forced fumble across 13 games this year.

Detroit placed Davis (jaw) on injured reserve Tuesday.

As expected, Davis will go on injured reserve after fracturing his jaw during Sunday's 48-42 loss to Buffalo. The 2018 second-round pick is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks once he undergoes surgery to address the injury, which opens the door for him to return for the NFC Championship Game if the Lions make it that far in the playoffs. With Davis and Khalil Dorsey (ankle) on IR, Kindle Vildor is expected to step into the second starting outside corner role opposite Terrion Arnold.

Davis is expected to be out for six weeks after sustaining a fractured jaw during Sunday's game versus the Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Davis will undergo surgery to address the injury, but if the reported six-week timeline holds up, it would put him in line to return as soon as the NFC Championship game. In the meantime, veteran Kindle Vildor projects to step into a starting role on the boundary.

Speaking after Sunday's loss to the Bills, coach Dan Campbell said he doesn't feel good about the chances of Davis (jaw) returning to play again this season, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

In the second quarter, Davis was injured and checked for a concussion, in addition to the jaw issue. Davis cleared the concussion protocol but was ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to the jaw injury. Detroit's defense has been ransacked by injuries this season, and it sounds like Davis has a serious one, too. Khalil Dorsey entered in Davis' absence but suffered an ankle injury of his own. Kindle Vildor filled in the rest of the way. Detroit will likely be searching for cornerback help in the very near future.

Davis (jaw) won't return to Sunday's game against Buffalo.

Davis was hurt early in the second quarter while making a tackle. He was evaluated with a concussion and cleared, but the veteran corner nonetheless won't return to the contest due to a jaw injury he suffered on the play. Davis logged two assisted tackles prior to his exit. Khalil Dorsey entered in his stead but suffered an ankle injury and has also been ruled out, so Kindle Vildor is in line for a big workload the rest of the way.

Davis (head/jaw) is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Bills, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Davis is dealing with a head injury and on top of that, he also picked up a jaw injury in the first half versus Buffalo. In the cornerback's absence, Khalil Dorsey and Kindle Vildor stand to see an increase in workload in Detroit's secondary.

Davis (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

Davis looks to be on track to return from a one-game absence due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 12 against the Colts. The 2018 second-round pick has logged 51 tackles (40 solo) and 10 pass defenses (including two interceptions) across 11 regular-season games in his first season in Detroit.

Davis (knee) was a limited participant in Monday's practice.

Davis was sidelined for the Lions' Week 13 win over the Bears after sustaining a knee injury the week prior. Monday's limited practice session suggests that the first-year Lion has a chance to return for the Week 14 divisional matchup against the Packers. However, his participation Tuesday and Wednesday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can suit for Thursday night's contest.

Davis (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Bears, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Davis was estimated as a non-participant throughout Detroit's week of practice after sustaining a knee injury in the Week 12 win over the Colts, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Expect Kindle Vildor to start opposite Terrion Arnold as part of Detroit's top outside cornerback duo in Davis' stead.

Davis (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Davis played 43 defensive snaps and recorded one total tackle before exiting the Lions' Week 12 win over the Colts due to a knee injury. The first-year Lion likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation either Tuesday or Wednesday in order to suit up for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Bears.

Davis (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.

The cornerback made one solo tackle before exiting. With Davis' fellow starting corner Terrion Arnold (groin) inactive Sunday, Detroit, for the moment, is down to two backups in Kindle Vildor and Khalil Dorsey.

Davis (hand) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jaguars and is expected to play.

Davis missed some practice reps earlier in the week but is good to go Sunday. He's coming off a two-interception game in the Lions' come-from-behind win over the Texans last week. Davis figures to see plenty of rookie Brian Thomas in this matchup.

Davis (hand) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Although Davis wasn't listed on Wednesday's estimated injury report, it's possible that he may have injured his hand during the Lions' Week 10 win over the Texans. His practice participation Friday will give a better indication for his status against the Jaguars on Sunday. If Davis were unable to suit up, Khalil Dorsey and Kindle Vildor would be candidates to see increased snaps at corner with the Lions' first-team defense.

Davis recorded four solo tackles, two interceptions and two passes defensed in Sunday's 26-23 win over Houston.

Davis came into Week 10 without an interception on the year, but that changed quickly. He picked off C.J. Stroud on the first play of the second half before securing another interception later in the third quarter. The performance marked the first time in the cornerback's seven-year NFL career that he was able to snag multiple interceptions in one game. Davis has now produced 47 total tackles (37 solo), two interceptions, 10 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries over nine games in 2024.

Davis recorded seven tackles (five solo) and two pass breakups in Sunday's 24-14 win over the Packers.

The cornerback also played on 95 percent of the defensive snaps. Davis has 43 tackles (33 solo), eight passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in eight games this season.

Davis (quadriceps) is available to play in Sunday's matchup with the Vikings.

After logging DNPs in consecutive days to begin Detroit's week of practice, Davis upgraded to full practice Friday and subsequently drew a questionable designation. Barring any setbacks, he should take on his usual workload at cornerback opposite Terrion Arnold.

Davis (quadriceps) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Davis upgraded to full practice Friday after logging consecutive DNPs to begin Detroit's week of practice, suggesting he's trending towards playing Sunday. The first-year Lion was already able to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol Monday after sustaining the head injury in the Week 6 win over the Cowboys, so the leg injury is the sole factor that could prevent him from suiting up in Sunday's divisional clash. If Davis is ultimately unable to do so, expect Khalil Dorsey to see increased work in the Lions' secondary.

Davis (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday.

Davis exited the Lions' Week 6 win over the Cowboys after sustaining a head injury, but he cleared concussion protocol Monday. The first-year Lion now appears to be dealing with a quadriceps injury that could sideline him in Detroit's Week 7 matchup against the Vikings. Davis will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up Sunday.

Davis (head) has cleared concussion protocol Monday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.

Davis played 34 defensive snaps and recorded two total tackles and two passes defended before exiting Sunday's win over the Cowboys with a head injury. However, it now appears the first-year Lion has already moved through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and is not expected to miss any time.

Davis is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

The starting cornerback recorded two solo tackles and two passes defensed before leaving the game. Khalil Dorsey and Kindle Vildor are Detroit's backup corners.

Davis recorded 10 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 26-20 overtime victory versus the Rams.

Davis was rather busy in his debut with the Lions after being traded to Detroit in March, finishing second on the team in takedowns. The cornerback played 77 of the team's 78 total defensive snaps, missing his only snap after briefly getting hurt on a diving interception attempt in the fourth quarter. With the Lions' offense amongst the best in the NFL, Davis could have a big year with the team's opponents likely attempting to come from behind late in games.

The Lions activated Davis (undisclosed) off the active/non-football injury list Wednesday.

Whatever injury Davis was dealing with must have been minor, as he was activated off Detroit's active/non-football injury list just hours after being placed on it. He's now eligible to return to the field and participate in Lions' training camp.

The Lions placed Davis (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Wednesday.

Both the nature and extent of Davis' injury are currently unknown, but the 27-year-old is still eligible to practice and play at any point in the preseason, despite his placement on the active/non-football injury list. Davis is entering his first season in Detroit after spending the last six years of his career in Tampa Bay, and he's expected to step in and immediately be a major contributor in the Lions' secondary.

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 is about adding more than $14 million in cap space after the recent re-signings of QB Baker Mayfield and WR Chris Godwin. 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 appearances overall while averaging 54 tackles, 12.2 pass defenses, 1.5 interceptions, 0.5 forced fumbles and 0.7 fumble recoveries per season.

Davis tallied 52 tackles (40 solo), two interceptions and an additional seven defensed passes over 12 regular-season games in 2023, adding 11 tackles (10 solo) and two defensed passes in two postseason contests.

Davis was mostly effective when he was out there, but toe, hip and groin injuries, along with a concussion, limited him to the second-fewest games of his career. The veteran cornerback did allow a stingy 53.3 percent completion rate on the 60 attempts he faced in primary coverage, and his pair of picks actually qualified as the second most of his six-year career. Davis now heads into the final year of the three-year, $44.5 million contract he signed prior to the 2022 campaign, and it remains to be seen if the Buccaneers will be interested in discussing an extension this offseason.

Davis (concussion) is active Sunday against the Panthers.

Davis' ability to suit up shouldn't come as a surprise after he cleared the league's concussion protocols Saturday. His ability to take the field should be good news for Tampa Bay's secondary.

Davis (concussion) cleared concussion protocol Saturday but is still listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

The veteran cornerback has a much better chance of suiting up in Week 18 now that he's officially cleared concussion protocol, despite still being listed as questionable. Christian Izien is expected to shoulder an increased workload in the Buccaneers' secondary if Davis were to miss the team's regular season finale.

Davis (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina.

Davis was a full participant at practice Thursday and Friday, but it's possible there are still outstanding steps for him to clear league concussion protocol. If he can't suit up in Week 18, Cristian Izien could see more snaps as a result.

Davis (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

The 27-year-old cornerback missed the Buccaneers' Week 17 loss to the Saints with a concussion, and after an estimated limited practice session Wednesday, he upgraded to a full workload Thursday. Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Thursday that Davis still hasn't fully cleared concussion protocol just yet, meaning the sixth-year pro could very well carry an injury designation into the weekend.

Davis remains in concussion protocols Wednesday, according to head coach Todd Bowles, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Davis suffered the concussion Week 16 against Jacksonville and was unable to practice during Week 17 prep before missing Sunday's loss to the Saints. It was reported Monday by Greg Auman of Fox Sports that Davis was trending in the right direction to play Week 18 against the Panthers; however, his continued presence in protocols will keep him questionable for the matchup for now.

Davis (concussion) has a chance to play Sunday against the Panthers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Davis missed the team's Week 17 loss to the Saints, but he's trending in the right direction through the league's protocols to give him a chance to return in the regular-season finale. The Auburn product's ability to play in a pivotal game against Carolina would be good news for the Buccaneers, as a win would guarantee them the NFC South division and a spot in the playoffs.

Davis (concussion) is out for Sunday's game versus the Saints, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Davis will sit out for the fifth time this season in Week 17, this time due to a concussion. In his absence, Jamel Dean and Christian Izien will likely operate as Tampa Bay's top two corners Sunday.

Davis (concussion) didn't practice Thursday.

Davis departed from Sunday's win over the Jaguars due to a concussion, and he's been unable to practice on either of the first two days of Week 17 prep. That doesn't bode well for his ability to suit up Sunday against New Orleans, as he'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before he's eligible to play. If Davis is unable to do so in time for Sunday's contest, Christian Izien could see more than his usual allotment of defensive snaps.

Davis (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus the Jaguars, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Davis exited Sunday's game early with a concussion and is now officially out for the remainder of the contest. Zyon McCollum is now filling in at cornerback for Davis.

Davis (concussion) exited the Buccaneers' game versus the Jaguars on Sunday.

Davis is being evaluated for a concussion and is not questionable to return. If the 2018 second-round pick ends up being ruled out, Zyon McCollum will take over at cornerback.

Davis (groin) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Davis sat out of Sunday's win at Green Bay, but it now looks like he's on track to come back in Week 16. He figures to step back in as one of Tampa Bay's top cover corners Sunday, so he should line up against Calvin Ridley often.

Davis (groin) is out for Sunday's game at Green Bay, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Davis will be sidelined for his fourth game of the season in Week 15, this time due to a groin injury. In his absence, 2022 fifth-rounder Zyon McCollum should see an expanded role on the boundaries.

Davis (groin) was a considered a non-participant for Tampa Bay's walkthrough Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.

Davis went down with a groin injury in the Buccaneers' win over the Falcons in Week 14 and he's status will be worth monitoring as the week goes on. If he's unable to go Sunday in Green Bay, Zyon McCollum is a candidate to see an increase in workload versus the Packers.

Davis (groin) has been ruled Greg Auman of Fox Sports for the remainder of Sunday's game against Atlatnta.

Davis exited during the third quarter with a groin injury, and his next opportunity to play will come versus the Packers on Sunday, Dec. 17. His absence will leave Tampa Bay without both starting cornerbacks for the remainder of Week 14, as Jamel Dean (ankle) is already inactive. As a result, expect Zyon McCollum and Christian Izien to step up into larger roles.

Davis is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons with a groin injury.

The cornerback recorded three tackles and three passes defensed before exiting. Christian Izien should see more snaps in his absence.

Davis recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and an interception in Sunday's 27-20 loss at Indianapolis.

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 (hip) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

After a week of limited practice sessions, the veteran cornerback will be able to play through his hip issue in Week 12. Davis has appeared in seven games for the Buccaneers this season, tallying 27 total tackles and four pass deflections.

Davis (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts.

The sixth-year cornerback out of Auburn suffered a hip injury during the Buccaneers' Week 11 loss to the 49ers, but he was able to log a week of limited practice sessions and he's got a chance to play Sunday. If Davis were to miss Week 12, Zyon McCollum would likely get the start in Tampa Bay's secondary.

Davis (hip) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

It sounds like Davis avoided a serious injury after he was forced to exit last week's loss to the 49ers. He underwent an MRI earlier in the week. With Jamel Dean (ankle) banged up and absent Wednesday, the Bucs really need Davis to play Sunday against the Colts.

Davis (hip) will undergo an MRI after leaving Sunday's loss to the 49ers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Davis has been banged up for most of the season, missing two games earlier in the year with a toe injury and then again missing Week 10 with the same issue. The 26-year-old has yet to record an interception in 2023.

Davis has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a hip injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Davis recorded a solo tackle prior to his departure, but he'll be forced to miss most of the second half due to a hip issue. He missed last week's game due to a toe injury, and it's unclear whether his hip injury will impact his availability for next Sunday's game against Indianapolis.

Davis (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

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 (toe) is questionable for Sunday's Week 11 game against the 49ers.

Davis missed last week's game against the Titans but got in a week of full practices leading up to Sunday's contest, putting him on track to return for a matchup with Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.

Davis (toe) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Davis missed the Week 10 date with the Titans but appears ready to play Sunday versus Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel and the 49ers. It's a big boost to the Tampa Bay defense. On the season, Davis has missed three games total but has played every defensive snap in the six other contests.

Davis (toe) will not play in Sunday's matchup with the Titans.

Davis seemingly aggravated a toe injury that caused him to miss two games earlier in the season, and he will now miss a third as a result. In his absence, Dee Delaney and Zyon McCollum are candidates to play corner opposite Jamel Dean.

Coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Davis (toe) will be a game-day decision in Week 10, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

It seems Davis recently re-aggravated the toe injury that forced him to miss two games earlier this season, putting him in jeopardy of missing his third game of the campaign. His status may not be solidified until 90 minutes before kickoff when Tampa Bay releases its official list of inactive players.

Davis missed Wednesday's practice due to a toe injury.

Davis popped up on Tampa Bay's injury report Wednesday with a toe injury, the same injury that caused him to miss two games early in the season. If the 2018 second-round pick is unable to suit against the Titans on Sunday, the Buccaneers could be in danger of being without both starting corners as Jamel Dean is still in the concussion protocol.

Davis (toe) recorded four solo tackles and a defensed pass in the Buccaneers' 26-9 win over the Saints on Sunday.

The veteran cornerback made his return from a two-game absence due to the toe injury to turn in a solid performance over 61 snaps. Davis has gotten his hands on a pass in each of the two contests he's played thus far, and he'll now have a Week 5 bye for additional recovery ahead of a Week 6 home battle versus the Lions on Oct. 15.

Davis (toe) is active ahead of Sunday's game against New Orleans, Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tampa Bay will be getting their top corner back this Sunday after he missed the team's last two games with a toe injury. Davis recorded 65 total tackles, 12 pass deflections and one interception during the Buccaneers' 2022 campaign.

Davis (toe) has drawn a questionable tag ahead of Monday's matchup with the Saints.

After logging a full practice session Thursday, Davis regressed to a limited workload to close out the week. It is unclear if he suffered a setback or if the Bucs are simply erring on the side of caution. More clarity on his status is unlikely to be gained until Sunday morning. With Jamel Dean (neck) already ruled out, Tampa could be stretched thin at cornerback if Davis cannot go.

Davis (toe) was a full participant at Buccaneers' practice Thursday.

It seems as if Tampa Bay's top corner has moved past his toe issue after participating in a limited fashion during Wednesday's practice and missing Monday night's game against Philadelphia. Davis will help solidify a secondary that could be without cornerback Jamel Dean (neck) this coming Sunday.

Davis (toe) is inactive for Monday's contest against the Eagles.

Davis was able to get in limited sessions in all three practices last week but will now miss his second game in a row. Christian Izien -- who registered four tackles and an interception in Week 2 against the Bears -- is expected to get the start at strong safety with Davis out.

Davis (toe) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Eagles, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Davis was ruled out for the Bucs' 27-17 victory over the Bears on Sunday and was a limited participant in all three practice sessions earlier this week. Expect Christian Izien -- who had the game-sealing interception Sunday to go along with three tackles -- to step into an increased workload should Davis be ruled out for Week 3.

Davis (toe) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

After he sat out Week 2 with a toe injury, Davis took a step in the right direction Thursday towards playing in Week 3. Further good news for him is that he still has two more opportunities to get in a full practice before Monday's game versus the Eagles.

Davis (toe) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

In an unexpected turn of events, Tampa Bay will be without its top corner for Week 2. With Christian Izien still making his way back from a concussion, 2022 fifth-rounder Zyon McCollum could be in line to play some snaps at corner Sunday.

Davis (toe) did not participate at practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bears.

It's unclear when he picked up the injury; Davis led Tampa Bay's corners in snaps in Week 1. The Buccaneers' Thursday and Friday injury reports should shed more light on whether he's in danger of missing any playing time.

Davis (shoulder) returned to practice Thursday after missing the last two sessions, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Davis' bruised shoulder is fully healed, which is good news for Tampa Bay's secondary. The 26-year-old should remain a starter at corner in 2023, as has been the case since his rookie season in 2018.

Davis has been sidelined for Tampa Bay's previous two practices due to a bruised shoulder, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Coach Todd Bowles did not provide any further detail on Davis' injury. The 26-year-old is projected to start opposite Jamel Dean at cornerback this season, so expect the Bucs to continue erring on the side of caution with his status in order to ensure his health for Week 1. He is coming off a 2022 campaign that saw him record 57 tackles (46 solo), 12 passes defended and one interception across 13 games.

Davis (shoulder) has been deemed active for Monday's wild-card contest versus Dallas.

Davis missed the final two weeks of the regular season while tending to a shoulder injury. However, he was a full participant throughout the week of practice heading into Monday's playoff game, so should continue to play every defensive snap while likely drawing the assignment against top Cowboys wideout CeeDee Lamb.

Davis (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus Dallas.

Davis was a full participant at practice on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, so he's more likely than not going to play in some capacity Monday. Tampa Bay is in line for a tough test against a Cowboys team that finished the regular season third in the league in scoring.

Davis (shoulder) was a full participant during the Buccaneers' practice Thursday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.

Davis was sidelined for the final two games of the regular season due to a shoulder injury that first arose following Week 16. However, this shouldn't bother him heading into the playoffs, as Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles said the 26-year-old is "good to go" for Monday's wild-card matchup against Dallas, per Dix. Expect Davis to reprise his role as the Buccaneers' top cornerback against the Cowboys' prolific scoring offense.

Davis (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Davis will miss a second consecutive game as he nurses a shoulder injury he sustained at some point after the Buccaneers' Week 16 loss to the Bengals. The cornerback will now look to be ready to go for the start of the postseason next weekend. In his absence in Week 18, Sean-Murphy-Bunting will likely start another game in Tampa Bay's secondary.

Davis (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against Carolina, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Davis was considered doubtful for the contest after being unable to participate in practice during Week 17 prep, so it's not a surprise that he's ultimately been ruled out. Sean Murphy-Bunting will likely fill Davis' starting role with Jamel Dean back in action after missing each of Tampa Bay's past two games with a toe injury.

Davis (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Davis missed a trio of practices this week due to a shoulder injury, potentially positioning him for his first absence since Week 8. If the top cornerback can't go, Sam Darnold and top receiving target DJ Moore could have mores success moving the ball against Tampa Bay through the air. Meanwhile, Jamel Dean (toe) is listed as questionable but managed to practice in full Friday.

Davis (shoulder) is not practicing Thursday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Davis also sat out Wednesday's practice due to his shoulder injury. The top cornerback missed two games earlier this season due to a hip issue, and the extent of his participation Friday may be pivotal in determining his availability for Sunday's key divisional matchup against the Panthers.

Davis recorded four passes defended, including an interception, and six solo tackles in Sunday's 34-23 loss to the Bengals.

Davis continued to serve as the Buccaneers' top coverage cornerback, as all four of his passes defended came while lined up against Bengals No.1 wideout Ja'Marr Chase. The 25-year-old has missed time throughout his career due to injury, including two games this season due to a hip injury this season. However, he's still brought physicality as a tackler when available. This marks the fourth season in a row that Davis has totaled double-digit passes defended (11), and he's just four stops away from matching his career high in tackles as well.

Davis (hip) recorded six tackles (five solo), including one for loss, during the Buccaneers' 16-13 win over the Rams in Week 9.

Davis' return from a two-game absence saw him tie with Sean Murphy-Bunting for second on the team in tackles. Despite his two absences, the fifth-year cornerback is now just two tackles short of tying the 39 he logged over 10 games last season, but he's still looking for his first interception of the 2022 campaign.

Davis (hip) was ruled active ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.

Davis will suit up again after missing the last two games with a hip injury. The 25-year-old logged 31 tackles and four passes defended over the first six games of the season, and he should step back into a starting role alongside Jamel Dean.

Davis (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Davis was ruled out for Week 8 due to a lingering hip injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday despite logging full participation at each practice this week. If available, it's possible the fifth-year cornerback is limited, but his presence, in any capacity, would be a welcome sight for the Buccaneers defense.

Davis (hip) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Davis has been battling a hip injury over the last few weeks, but after missing his squad's Week 8 matchup against the Ravens, he appears on track to return Sunday against the Rams. His presence will be a welcome sight for this Buccaneers defense, as he's recorded four passes defensed, one forced fumble and one recovered fumble through six games in 2022.

Davis (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's primetime matchup against the Ravens, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Davis will miss a second straight contest due to a hip injury. The starting cornerback will be joined on the sidelines by Sean Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) and Antoine Winfield (concussion), so Tampa Bay's secondary is going to be extremely thin when facing Lamar Jackson and Baltimore's passing attack. The extent of Davis' injury remains unclear, but he'll have over 10 more days to rehab before the Buccaneers Nov. 6 matchup against the Rams.

Davis (hip) did not participate in the Buccaneers' estimated practice Monday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Davis was in and out of practice last week before being ruled out for Sunday's loss to the Panthers due to a lingering hip issue. The 25-year-old first picked up this injury during Tampa Bay's Week 5 win over the Falcons, but he was able to play 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps against Pittsburgh the following game. Davis has never managed to play more than 14 regular-season games in his five-year career with the Buccaneers, and he will have two more practices to improve his practice activity before Thursday's game against the Ravens.

Davis (hip) has been ruled out of Sunday's contest in Carolina.

Davis was initially deemed questionable after logging limited practice sessions Wednesday and Friday around a DNP on Thursday. However, he's now been ruled out of the Week 7 clash against the Panthers. Sean Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) will also miss the contest, so rookie Zyon McCollum may get the start.

Davis (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Davis was limited by his hip injury during Wednesday's practice session and was unable to practice Thursday. However, he returned to practice in a limited capacity Friday and will have a chance to suit up against Carolina. It's not yet clear whether he'll face any limitations Sunday if he's deemed ready to play.

Davis (hip) was listed as a non-participant on the Buccaneers' injury report Thursday.

Davis picked up a hip injury during Tampa Bay's Week 5 win over Atlanta, but he was a full participant in each practice leading up to Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. While the 25-year-old played 100 percent of the Buccaneers' defensive snaps in the contest, he was still a limited participant Wednesday before taking a step back Thursday. Davis will have one more chance to increase his practice activity Friday, and his status on the team's final injury report should shed provide more clarity on his availability for Sunday against the Panthers.

Davis (hip) was listed as a full participant on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.

Davis appears to be doing fine after exiting with a hip injury during Sunday's win over Atlanta. The 25-year-old recorded 20 tackles and two passes defended while playing every defensive snap over the first three weeks of the season, though he's been limited with separate shoulder and hip injuries in each of Tampa Bay's last two games. Davis will look to register another full performance during Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Davis is questionable to return with a hip injury during Sunday's game against the Falcons, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Davis recorded four tackles before exiting with a hip issue at some point during Sunday's game, though the specifics of his injury are still unknown. The starting cornerback was limited during Thursday's practice with a minor shoulder injury sustained during last week's loss to the Chiefs, and he has recorded 23 tackles and two passes defended over the first four games of the season. With Davis sidelined, Zyon McCollum and Sean Murphy-Bunting should see increased usage for the time being.

Davis (shoulder) practiced in full Friday and shed his game status designation ahead of Sunday's game versus Atlanta.

Davis was forced out of Tampa Bay's loss against Kansas City in Week 4 early with a stinger, but as expected, he will play this Sunday versus the Falcons. With Kyle Pitts (hamstring) out, Davis should expect to see a healthy dose of rookie receiver Drake London in Week 5.

Davis (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Davis exited Sunday's game against Kansas City due to a stinger in his shoulder, but head coach Todd Bowles relayed that his No. 1 cornerback avoided a major injury. Although the 206-pounder downgraded from a full participant in Wednesday's practice to being limited in Thursday's session, it's likely a precautionary measure to ensure Davis is ready to go Sunday against the Falcons. If the 25-year-old is unable to gain medical clearance prior to kickoff, Sean Murphy-Bunting would be the expected beneficiary for playing time in Tampa Bay's secondary behind usual starter Jamel Dean.

Davis (shoulder) was listed as a full participant on the Buccaneers' practice report Wednesday.

Davis was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Chiefs after picking up a stinger injury in the second half, though coach Todd Bowles said the starting cornerback did not sustain any major issue. The 25-year-old has tallied 23 tackles and two passes defended this season, and he should be ready to go for Week 5 against the Falcons.

Coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Davis (shoulder) is "okay" after suffering a stinger Sunday versus Kansas City, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

It's good news for Tampa Bay after Davis was forced to leave the Buccaneers' 41-31 loss versus the Chiefs early with the injury. He had played in all of Tampa's defensive snaps this season up until he dinged his shoulder, and that will likely be the case again versus Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Atlanta in Week 5.

Davis is questionable to return to Saturday's game against Kansas City due to a stinger in his shoulder.

Davis exited Sunday's game in the second half after recording three tackles (two solo) earlier in the matchup. If he's unable to return, Sean Murphy-Bunting and Dee Delaney should handle increased roles.

Davis totaled six tackles (four solo), including a tackle for loss, during the Buccaneers' 14-12 loss to the Packers in Week 3.

Davis tied two other teammates -- Antoine Winfield and Jamel Dean -- for third on the team in tackles. The fourth-year cornerback played a full allotment of snaps (60), so it's safe to say he was relatively unencumbered by the hip injury that he'd dealt with during the week. Davis lines up for another busy afternoon while trying to help slow down Patrick Mahomes and his vaunted air attack in a Week 4 showdown against the Chiefs.

Davis (hip) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.

Davis was limited during Thursday's practice with a hip issue, but his upgrade to a full participant Friday indicates his injury isn't considered to be too serious. Through the team's first two games, Tampa Bay's No. 1 cornerback has amassed 14 tackles (12 solo), two passes defensed and one fumble recovery in that span. Davis hopes to provide another impressive outing Sunday when the Buccaneers host the Packers.

Davis (hip) was listed as a limited participant on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.

Davis appears to have picked up an unspecified hip issue at some point during his nine-tackle performance during last Sunday's 20-10 win over the Saints. The 25-year-old has had difficulties staying healthy in the past, as he has missed 14 regular-season games over the past four years. Davis also sat out seven weeks last season due to unrelated quadriceps and back injuries; so, it is possible that Tampa Bay's coaching staff is simply handling the staring cornerback with extra precaution approaching the team's Week 3 matchup against Green Bay.

Davis posted nine tackles (eight solo), a defensed pass and recovered a fumble in the Buccaneers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.

The veteran cornerback was busy throughout the day, checking in second in tackles only to Devin White. Davis' recovery of a Mark Ingram fumble just inside the Buccaneers' 10-yard line late in the third quarter was also critical, considering the game was still tied 3-3 at the time. The 25-year-old has produced a pair of 60-tackle tallies in 14-game campaigns in the past, and with 14 stops through two games, he appears to be well on his way to blowing past those numbers if he can stay healthy.

Davis agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Buccaneers on Monday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.

Davis missed seven games with a quad injury in 2021, and he finished the season with 39 tackles (33 solo), an interception, 11 pass defenses and a fumble recovery across his 10 appearances. The 25-year-old hasn't played a full season in any of his first four years in the NFL, but he's slated to take on a prominent role to begin the 2022 campaign.

Davis (back) is active for Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles.

Davis was added to the Buccaneers' injury report Friday after he was limited in practice due to the back issue, but he showed enough progress in his recovery for the training staff to clear him leading up to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Tampa Bay's top cornerback appeared in 10 games during the regular season, finishing with 39 tackles, 11 pass breakups and one interception.

Davis (back) is questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup with the Eagles.

Davis popped up on the injury report after being a limited participant during Friday's practice. Fellow starting cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (hamstring) is also questionable, so Tampa Bay is in danger of being down their top two corners. If this is the case, Ross Cockrell and Jamel Dean would likely have to step up.

Davis recorded eight tackles (seven solo) and one pass deflection during Sunday's win over the Jets.

Davis' eight tackles were his most since registering a season-high nine in Week 2. The 25-year-old's lack of turnovers and sacks this season has limited his fantasy potential, but when healthy, he's an integral part of the Buccaneers' defense, so he should remain on fantasy radars in deeper IDP leagues.

Davis (quadriceps) recorded three tackles (two solo) and defensed three passes in the Buccaneers' 30-17 win over the Falcons in Week 13.

Davis was activated from injured reserve Friday and made an instant impact just 48 hours later while playing on all but one of Tampa Bay's 71 snaps. The return of the ball-hawking fourth-year corner, coupled with the seemingly imminent one of Richard Sherman (calf), leaves the Buccaneers poised to be healthy at a key position down the stretch.

Davis (quadriceps) was activated from injured reserve Friday.

Davis will be active for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, but it remains to be seen how many snaps the Buccaneers will let their top cornerback play. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since Week 4, but he's had two weeks of practice to ramp up his conditioning. Before his stint on injured reserve, Davis totaled 15 tackles, five pass deflections and one interception in four games. His presence, even if in a limited fashion, should be a huge boost to a secondary that has been depleted for most of the season.

Coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday that he doubts Davis (quadriceps) will be ready to play in time for Sunday's game against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Davis was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and took the practice field for the first time since early October. While the cornerback will need to be activated within 21 days, it's unlikely that he'll be available for Sunday's Week 12 matchup. If he's ultimately held out against the Colts, his next chance to play would be Dec. 5 against Atlanta.

The Buccaneers have designated Davis (quadriceps) to return from IR, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Davis has missed six straight games due to a hamstring injury suffered Week 4, but his 21-day window to resume practicing will now open. Tampa Bay has been consistent in taking a cautious approach to Davis' recovery, which is reasonable considering his value in the secondary, but it's possible that the young cornerback could be back in action as early as Sunday's road matchup against the Colts.

Davis (quadriceps) won't play Sunday night against the Saints, but he is progressing well and could return after the Buccaneers' Week 9 bye, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Davis injured his quadriceps against the Patriots in Week 4 and has been sidelined since. He was eligible to return from injured reserve ahead of Tampa Bay's divisional clash with New Orleans, but the Buccaneers will elect to be cautious with their bye coming up next week. With the extra time to rehab, Tampa Bay is hopeful they will have its top cornerback in the lineup when they return to action in Week 10.

Davis (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

The cornerback will miss a minimum of three games before returning. He joins fellow cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (elbow) on the IR as the Buccaneers injury woes continue in the secondary.

Coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Davis (quadriceps) back "anytime soon," Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Davis injured his quadriceps against the Patriots in Week 4 and was unable to return to the contest. The Buccaneers are also expected to be without Sean Murphy-Bunting for an extended period and Jamel Dean is nursing a knee injury, so newly acquired Richard Sherman will continue to play a large role for Tampa Bay's secondary.

Davis has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Patriots due to a quadriceps injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Davis was able to suit up despite battling injuries to his abdomen and ribs, only to suffer a different injury in this game. The Buccaneers recently beefed up their cornerback corps by bringing in veterans Richard Sherman and Pierre Desir, so they should be able to weather Davis' absence

Davis (abdomen/ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

It is never a good thing when someone is added to the injury report so late in the week, as Davis was Saturday. He'll overcome the issue and suit up, however.

Davis (abdomen/ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Patriots, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Davis was a full participant in practice all week, but he was added to the injury report Saturday. Tampa Bay will already be without Jamel Dean (knee) and Sean Murphy-Bunting (elbow) for Week 4, so losing Carlton Davis -- their top corner -- would be a significant blow. Richard Sherman and Ross Cockrell are already expected to play significant roles against the Patriots, but if Davis also misses the contest, then Dee Delaney and Rashard Robinson may be thrust into extended snaps as well.

Davis posted nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 48-25 win over the Falcons.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan threw 46 passes Sunday, so Davis had a busy afternoon in the tackling department. Not every game will be like this. In fact, Davis eclipsed seven tackles just once last season. The 2018 second-round pick has upside based on his coverage skills, but his weekly IDP floor is low.

Davis (hamstring) is active for Sunday's Week 2 tilt against the Falcons.

Davis' appearance on the injury report Friday was cause for concern, but the starting cornerback will indeed be available for Sunday's NFC South matchup. The fourth-year pro will look to help the Buccaneers continue to frustrate a Falcons passing game that struggled badly against the Eagles in Week 1 in the first regular-season game under new head coach Arthur Smith's scheme.

Davis (hamstring) was limited at practice Friday and is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official website reports.

It's not clear when Davis sustained the injury as he was a full participant in practice throughout the week. His late add to the injury report is worrisome as the Buccaneers are already without Sean Murphy-Bunting (elbow) for the foreseeable future. If Davis is unable to suit up, expect Ross Cockrell to see extend playing time Sunday.

Davis (shoulder) didn't participate in Sunday's practice, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Davis suffered an injury during Friday's scrimmage, but head coach Bruce Arians didn't think it was too serious at the time. It's worth keeping an eye on, though, as Davis is instrumental to the Buccaneers' defense. Last season, he posted 60 tackles, 19 pass breakups and one interception over 14 games, and Arians has recently said he's a top-10 cornerback in the league.

Davis was referred to as an elite cornerback by coach Bruce Arians in Tuesday's camp-opening Zoom call with reporters, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports. "I think Carlton made that move last November," he said. "What he did to DeAndre Hopkins (23 yards on five catches from nine targets) was outstanding. He basically shut him out of the game, and that's not an easy job. He did a really good job on Julio (Jones). The penalties have gone. He's one of the top 10 guys in my opinion right now."

The impressive manner in which Davis wrapped up his second season clearly made an impression on Arians, and while the Buccaneers head man may also be trying to boost his young cornerback's confidence, the remarks may prove prescient once the season begins. Davis finished 2019 with 19 pass breakups and allowed a miserly 43.6 percent completion rate on pass plays when he was in primary coverage. The Auburn product also proved to be sure tackler while compiling 60 stops, and he helped limit Jones to a solid-but-not-spectacular 12-146-0 line in two games. The press coverage defensive coordinator Todd Bowles was a good fit for Davis' skills since he'd thrived in it during his college days, and with a year of experience in the scheme now under his belt, there's certainly a chance Davis begins to convert more of the passes he gets his hands on into interceptions.

Davis (ankle) has been cleared for Saturday's matchup with the Texans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Davis picked up an ankle injury at Thursday's practice and subsequently drew a questionable designation. However, it now appears he will take on his usual role at cornerback assuming he can avoid any setbacks.

Davis was forced out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks with a hip injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Davis was replaced at cornerback by rookie third-round pick Jamel Dean. The Buccaneers' secondary will take a major hit if Davis is unable to return and cover Tyler Lockett and D.K. Metcalf.

Davis (shoulder) won't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Davis practiced fully all week and will start at cornerback. The 22-year-old has 31 tackles (29 solo) with six passes defensed and has yet to miss any of the Buccaneers' seven games this season.

Davis was listed on Wednesday's injury report with a shoulder issue but was also a full practice participant, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Davis logged 61 snaps on defense in the Week 8 loss to the Titans, and he apparently picked up a bit of a shoulder issue along the way. However, it wasn't serious enough to keep him from a full session as the team begins prep for a Week 9 interconference road battle versus a Seahawks team averaging 252.9 passing yards per contest.