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See the full story · 1 sourcesCarlton Davis III is preparing to play in his second season with the New England Patriots in 2026.
Davis brought championship experience from his days with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Patriots last season after signing with the team in free agency. He helped New England reach the Super Bowl last season with strong play at the cornerback position. Davis has years of good play left in him, making his contract situation one of importance for the Patriots heading into next season.
Let’s take a look at how much money Davis will earn in 2026.
How much money will Carlton Davis III make for the 2026 NFL season?
Carlton Davis has a base salary of $13 million for the 2026 season. Davis’ cap hit is $22 million, which is second-highest on the team.
Will Carlton Davis III make any money from bonuses or incentives next season?
Davis will make $5.5 million in 2026 off of his signing bonus, which is his prorated amount for next season.
The Miami native also has a $1.2 million active/GM roster bonus, a $225,000 workout bonus, and the potential to earn $2 million in playing-time incentives. He will make $500,000 each for playing 75 percent of snaps next season, as well as recording a snap rate of 80 percent, followed by 85 percent and 87 percent, if he reaches any of those markers for the year.
What are Carlton Davis III’s current contract terms?
Davis signed a three-year, $54 million deal with the Patriots in 2024.
The deal came with $34.5 million in guaranteed money, as well as a $16.5 million signing bonus and a maximum value of $60 million.
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