The Jaguars are left with no other option than to improve in every area following a dismal 4–13 campaign in 2024, Jacksonville’s pass defense was ranked among the worst in the league the previous season. Now that Liam Coen is the new head coach, the club will figure out how to make things better for the season as soon as possible.
The Jaguars’ approach to acquiring and nurturing talent
This will help play a significant role in that turnaround. They still find it more important adding reinforcements through free agency or the draft, even though they have some promising players in Tyson Campbell, Jarrian Jones, Darnell Savage, and Montaric Brown.
Detroit’s Carlton Davis is one possible target.
The top 50 pending free agents are ranked by ESPN’s Jeremy
Davis is ranked as the second-best cornerback in this free-agent class by some teams. Here, Jacksonville might be worth keeping an eye on. Despite their lack of spending power, the Jaguars want to bolster their secondary, according to Fowler.
Davis spent six seasons in Tampa, starting 75 games, after being chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He recorded 12 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, 73 pass deflections, and nine interceptions throughout that time.
After joining the Lions in 2024,
Davis quickly made an impression and helped Detroit’s secondary become more stable during one of their strongest defensive seasons in a long time. In his sixth NFL season, he demonstrated that he still had a lot to give despite being sidelined by a late-season injury.
Before being placed on injured reserve due to a fractured jaw, Davis started 13 games for the Lions. His ability to cover both men and zones should make him a desirable free agent option. In addition, he provides run support in person. He has recorded 11 interceptions and 68 pass breakups in seven seasons, constantly causing trouble, according to ESPN’s Matt Bowen.
Davis might be a valuable addition to the Jaguars’ defensive reconstruction as they try to improve their secondary.