Ex-Lions Superstar Named 'Worst Player' at New Team after OTAs

Foxborough, MA – June 11, 2025

A shocking report has jolted the New England Patriots’ offseason, with ex-Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III labeled the “worst player” at OTAs by Fansided. The claim stuns fans after his $60 million deal.

Davis, 28, signed a three-year, $60 million contract with $34.5 million guaranteed on March 12, 2025, per ESPN, after leaving Detroit. Expected to lead the secondary, he instead skipped OTAs, sparking criticism.

Fansided’s Michael Bohlin reported Davis was spotted jet-skiing in the Caribbean during OTAs, ignoring team drills. “He’s slacking off after a major payday,” Bohlin wrote, questioning Davis’s leadership for coach Mike Vrabel.

Davis, a 2018 second-round pick, starred for the Lions in 2024, with 2 interceptions and 11 pass breakups in 13 games. His man-coverage prowess stabilized Detroit’s secondary, per Pro-Football-Reference.

Patriots fans are divided online. “$60 million for a no-show? Bust!” one user fumed. Another defended, “It’s voluntary, give him time!” The Athletic flagged Davis’s injury history as a signing risk.

In Detroit, Davis was a tone-setter, allowing a 55.3% completion rate. Now, he’s tasked with anchoring a Patriots defense ranked 26th in pass yards allowed in 2024, alongside Milton Williams.

Vrabel, expecting Davis to mentor young corners like Christian Gonzalez, stayed mum. “We focus on who’s here,” he said, per Patriots.com. Davis’s absence raises doubts about his fit in New England’s scheme.

As OTAs wrap up, Davis’s no-show puts him under scrutiny. Can the ex-Lions star rebound and justify his mega-deal? Lions Pride and Patriots Nation await his response in this unfolding drama.