What may distinguish Campbell from his peers is his level of relatability and accountability he holds all of the players. Davis explained this in his conversation with the host panel, which included former Lion Saivion Smith and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vernon Hargreaves.

Veteran cornerback Carlton Davis III is one of 31 Detroit Lions players set to hit free agency. Spotrac projects him as one of the top CBs available.

Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III became a key figure in leading coach Dan Campbell's team to the best record in the NFC in 2024, only to suffer a broken jaw that required surgery, knocking him out for the rest of the season.

The Detroit Lions should be in the market for a veteran cornerback in 2025 if pending free agent Carlton Davis leaves for another team. One NFL analyst suggests the Lions make a play for a New Orleans Saints cornerback.

Fresh off a positive season under Aaron Glenn as his defensive coordinator with the Lions, PFF suggests that Davis should follow the coach to the Jets. Davis, an upcoming free agent, ranks as PFF’s 21st best in the entire NFL.

Davis said that Campbell is the type of head coach, unlike others, “to talk to you damn near every day, at practice, just walking through the locker room.”

Veteran cornerback Carlton Davis III had nothing but great things to say about Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell.