When asked what sealed the deal for him to decide to join the AFC East squad, Davis indicated the opportunity to do something historical, being a priority and the opportunity to be a leader appealed to him, when he was pitched leaving Detroit to sign with New England.

Carlton Davis contract with New England Patriots is for three years and $60 million in free agency, leaving Detroit Lions without their starting CB.

There are some injury concerns, but Davis has been one of the most productive cornerbacks in the league over the last seven years.

Carlton Davis insisted he wasn't going to shortchange himself in free agency a second time. The Lions starting corner proved true to his word in the opening hours of the NFL's negotiating period. Davis agreed to terms with the New England Patriots on a lucrative 3-year contract that will pay the 28-year-old corner $34.

The New England Patriots are adding a Super Bowl champion to their defense. Shortly after free agency began, CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones reported that the Patriots are signing cornerback Carlton Davis to a three-year,

New Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis met with the media for the first time on Thursday since signing with New England and his first interaction with the media was an awkward one.