Carlton Davis III’s potential three-year, **$41.3 million deal**—projected by Spotrac—could be a stretch for the Minnesota Vikings, given his **injury history**. Despite earning **$49.9 million** over his career, Davis has never played a full season, maxing out at 14 games in 2020 during the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl run. Since then, he’s missed significant time, including three games in 2024 due to a knee injury.
“Durability is the biggest concern with Davis,” noted Ben Rolfe. “He’s missed games every season, totaling **13 absences over the past three years**.”
When healthy, Davis remains a **high-impact cornerback**. In 2024, he tallied **56 tackles, 11 pass deflections, 2 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 forced fumble**, while allowing just a **55.3% completion rate** on 42 targets—ranking 18th among defenders with similar volume, per Stathead.
With **$63.3 million in cap space** (via Over The Cap), the Vikings have the flexibility to address multiple needs, but Davis’ injury risk raises questions about committing significant resources to him. Minnesota must weigh his proven talent against his inability to stay on the field consistently.
**Bottom Line:**
Davis could be a game-changer for the Vikings’ secondary—if he can stay healthy. But his track record suggests Minnesota should proceed with caution before locking him into a lucrative deal.
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