The NFL appears to be targeting Kerby Joseph in 2025. First, coaches, players, and executives denied him a spot in the Pro Bowl, costing him millions of dollars. Now, the league is imposing another fine for his actions against the 49ers last Monday.
To be fair, Joseph’s move seemed foolish in the moment. While it was a correct decision in terms of protecting his teammate, it ended up giving the 49ers a first down near the goal line, providing them with a chance to score. As a result, he was fined $7,505.
In contrast, Jauan Jennings received a higher fine of $11,817 for his actions. Sadly, Terrion Arnold was also fined $11,817, despite being justified in his actions, according to most people.
Additionally, the league penalized Brian Branch with his seventh fine of the season after an incident following a tackle on Jennings late in the game. His fine of $10,128 brings his total to $70,896. Fortunately, he has a way to recover that amount.
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Lions Expected to Lose Super Bowl Champion Defender in Recent Offseason Projection
The Detroit Lions are 13-2 as they enter Week 17 of the NFL season, holding the top seed in the NFC and looking to secure a postseason run through Ford Field. The team has been one of the league’s best and aims to bring home the Lombardi Trophy. While that remains the primary focus, offseason discussions have already begun.
Several teams have been eliminated from playoff contention and are now focusing on ways to improve. Bleacher Report’s Scouting Department recently published an article highlighting potential free agent acquisitions for these teams.
In that article, they suggested the Baltimore Ravens might sign cornerback Carlton Davis. The report noted, “The cornerback position has been a headache throughout the season for the Ravens. Adding Tre’Davious White in the middle of the campaign didn’t help, and Brandon Stephens has been a liability all year. They have a good long-term answer in Nate Wiggins, but he’s still a rookie who has dealt with some injuries. The solution might lie in making a real investment in a veteran on a short-term contract. Carlton Davis has helped the Lions stabilize their secondary and could show up to do the same thing in Baltimore.”
The Ravens have struggled all season with their pass defense, ranking 29th in the league at 248.5 yards allowed per game. Given their ongoing issues, they might target Davis as a potential solution.
In March, the Lions traded for Davis to strengthen their secondary. Over 13 games with Detroit, Davis has tallied 56 total tackles, 11 pass deflections, and two interceptions. According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), the Auburn alum has earned a 74.5 overall grade and a 72.1 coverage grade.
At 27 years old, Davis is a Super Bowl LV champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and brings valuable postseason experience. While the Lions might look to re-sign him for 2025, retaining him won’t be easy, as several teams, including the Ravens, could show interest.
Davis is currently dealing with a broken jaw, and his ability to return this season is uncertain, potentially marking the end of his time with the Lions. If that happens, expect the Ravens to be a team to watch when free agency opens in March.
