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2024 NFL mock draft: Bucs replace Carlton Davis III with 1st-round pick

See who the Tampa Bay Buccaneers land in this updated first-round projection for the 2024 NFL draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won big when they acquired a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft in a trade with the Detroit Lions, but they also created a hole in their starting lineup by sending away cornerback Carlton Davis III.

That hole is filled by the latest 2024 NFL mock draft from CBS Sports, which has the Bucs spending the No. 26 overall pick in the first round on Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry.

Here’s what CBS Sports’ Kyle Stackpole said about the selection:

The Buccaneers shipped Carlton Davis to the Lions, which made sense based on Davis’ price tag and Tampa’s previous moves (re-signing Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans). Kool-Aid McKinstry isn’t as highly touted as former Alabama teammate Terrion Arnold, but he has all the tools to develop into a consistent outside corner.

McKinstry does have the size and physical tools that the current Bucs regime have always coveted at the position, and his skill set would be a strong fit in Todd Bowles’ scheme.

Tampa Bay still needs multiple upgrades along the interior of the offensive line, but if they don’t like the value there, it wouldn’t be shocking to see them spend their top pick on a replacement for Davis.

To check out the full first-round projection at CBS Sports, click here.

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Former Auburn football CB Carlton Davis traded to Detroit Lions

After six years of playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, former Auburn football cornerback Carlton Davis III is headed to the Detroit Lions

The NFL free agency period has begun for 2024, and many teams have made dramatic moves that will set the stage for next season. Many stars are going to wear different uniforms, which will create a lot of noise for next season.

One of those moves includes former Auburn cornerback [autotag]Carlton Davis III[/autotag], who was part of the Tigers’ roster from 2015-17. After spending the first six seasons of his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Davis has been traded to the Detroit Lions.

The former Auburn star was traded with multiple sixth-round draft picks in exchange for a third-round pick.

From 2018-2023, Davis appeared in 76 games, racking up 324 total tackles to go along with three forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, and nine interceptions.

While with the Tigers, he started in all three of his seasons at cornerback, making the second team on the all-SEC roster in his junior year. He appeared in 38 games, posting 138 total tackles with three forced fumbles and four interceptions.

Davis looks to be the new veteran leader and No. 1 cornerback on the roster heading into his time in Detroit.

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Why trading Carlton Davis III is a huge win for the Bucs

Trading cornerback Carlton Davis III to the Detroit Lions is a big win in many ways for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been focused on retaining most of their key free agents so far this offseason, but they made a splash move Monday that sent a key starter elsewhere via trade.

Cornerback Carlton Davis III is heading to the Detroit Lions, along with a pair of sixth-round draft picks, in return for a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

On the surface, this might seem like a puzzling move to some Bucs fans, as the team is creating a hole in their starting lineup by moving on from Davis. But if you look a little deeper, there are plenty of reasons why this draft is a massive win for general manager Jason Licht and his team.

Davis has been a quality starter at times throughout his tenure in Tampa Bay, but he’s also been limited by injuries, and has failed to create a ton of big plays. The former second-round pick out of Auburn has missed 16 games over the past three seasons due to injury, and only has nine career interceptions in six seasons with the Bucs.

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On the financial side of things, Davis was set to count $14.5 million against the salary cap in 2024, but with none of that money coming in the form of guarantees, the Bucs don’t have to take on any dead money by trading him to Detroit. That means they get to save that entire amount in salary cap space this season, giving them even more room to keep their best free agents, and even add a few new faces on the open market.

Davis was also heading into the final year of his current contract, and it’s rare that a team is able to get a third-round pick in return for an oft-injured player on an expiring deal.

Yes, this move creates a bigger need at corner, but Zyon McCollum made huge strides last year in his second season, and will likely get first crack at lining up across from Jamel Dean on the outside. It also wouldn’t be surprising to see the Bucs invest an early draft pick in another talented corner, who would then be on a rookie contract for the next four years.

It’s hard to watch a key piece of Tampa Bay’s 2020 Super Bowl team head elsewhere, but in just about every way, this deal is a big victory for the Bucs.

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Bucs agree to trade CB Carlton Davis III to the Lions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trading cornerback Carlton Davis III to the Detroit Lions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trading cornerback Carlton Davis III to the Detroit Lions, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Tampa Bay is getting the Lions’ third-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, while Detroit gets a sixth-rounder in each of the next two drafts along with Davis, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Davis has been a quality starter for the Bucs when healthy, but has missed 16 games over the past three seasons due to injury. He was set to make $14.5 million this season in the final year of his current contract, and he fills the biggest need for the Lions on defense.

This move will allow the Bucs to save more salary cap space, while hopefully finding a cheaper replacement for Davis who will be able to make more splash plays, as well as stay on the field more often.

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Eagles eliminated from playoffs after 32-9 loss to Buccaneers

Eagles eliminated from playoffs after 32-9 loss to Buccaneers

The Eagles are set for a dramatic overhaul following the team’s shocking 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs.

Philadelphia was 0-11 on third and fourth downs combined, tallying 268 total yards on ten offensive drives in a sloppy affair that saw missed tackles and no answer for the Tampa blitz as the Eagles were held to 38 rushing yards on the night.

Baker Mayfield outplayed Jalen Hurts, going 22-36 passing for 337 yards, three touchdowns, and 0 interceptions with a 119 quarterback rating.

Rachaad White was strong on the ground, rushing 18 times for 62 yards on the night.

The Eagles will now head into an uncertain offseason, having lost six of the final seven games played, and an overhaul could include head coach Nick Sirianni with the likes of Jim Harbaugh, Bill Belichick, and others available after mass changes around the league.

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Eagles Twitter reacts to humiliating 32-9 loss to Buccaneers in wild-card round

We’re looking at the social media reaction from Philadelphia fans after the Eagles loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round

The Eagles are set for a dramatic overhaul, and there’s nobody safe outside of Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Jalen Carter following the team’s shocking 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs.

Philadelphia was 0-11 on third and fourth downs combined, tallying 268 total yards on ten offensive drives in a sloppy affair that saw missed tackles and no answer for the Tampa blitz as the Eagles were held to 38 rushing yards on the night.

With a long offseason set to begin, here’s how Twitter reacted to the madness.

Eagles vs. Bucs: 10 takeaways from first half as Tampa leads 16-9 in NFC wild card game

We’re looking at then takeaways from the first half as tthe Buccaneers hold a 16-9 lead over the Eagles in the NFC wild card game

The Eagles were nearly run out of Raymond James Stadium, but after some timely drops by the Buccaneers and a renewed effort on defense, they trailed 16-9 at halftime.

Julio Jones had three catches in the first half for 22 yards before exiting with a concussion, and Philadelphia held Mike Evans and Chris Godwin to a combined two catches for 30 yards on seven targets.

With the second half set to begin, we’re looking at takeaways from a hard-fought first half.

Eagles vs. Bucs inactives: Avonte Maddox to start at safety with Reed Blankenship ruled out

Reed Blankenship is among seven Eagles ruled out for Philadelphia’s wild card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Eagles will be without two key starters for tonight’s NFC Wild Card Round game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after Reed Blankenship was ruled out with a groin injury.

Blankenship was listed as questionable, but after a light pregame workout, the talented safety will miss Monday’s matchup at Raymond James Stadium.

All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown will also be out with a knee injury suffered in the Week 18 loss to the Giants.

Jalen Hurts was a limited participant during Thursday’s practice before being upgraded to a full participant on Friday and Saturday.

Cornerback Darius Slay, wide receiver DeVonta Smith and D’Andre Swift were full participants in the final practice of the week and had no game status designations.

Eagles vs. Bucs wild card matchup: Who has the edge at each offensive position?

We’re looking at who has the edge at each position when the Philadelphia Eagles meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC Wild Card Game

The Eagles will face a familiar foe on the road when they travel to Tampa to face the 9-8 Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium without an injured A.J. Brown.

The most recent postseason meeting came just two years ago, in 2021, in Jalen Hurts’ first road playoff start; Tampa won 31-15.

With kickoff a little over eight hours away, we’re looking at who has the edge at each position on the offensive side of the football.

6 burning questions ahead of Eagles-Buccaneers Wild Card matchup in NFC playoffs

We’re looking at seven burning questions ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Wild Card round of NFC playoffs

Philadelphia went 1-5 down the stretch, but Nick Sirianni’s team advanced to the postseason for the third year in a row, and they’ll look to flip the switch in the NFC playoffs.

They face a familiar foe on the road when they travel to Tampa to face the 9-8 Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium without an injured A.J. Brown.

The most recent postseason meeting came just two years ago, in 2021, in Jalen Hurts’ first road playoff start; Tampa won 31-15.

With kickoff a little over eight hours away, here are six burning questions that must be answered.