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Report: Patriots agree to $60 million deal with top free agent CB

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The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $60 million deal for veteran cornerback Carlton Davis, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

It's a strong signing by the Patriots with the obvious intent to improve on the defensive side of the ball. This move follows a slew of defensive deals ahead of free agency, including edge rusher Harold Landry III and linebacker Robert Spillane.

Davis, a former Super Bowl champion, playing opposite of All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez will give the Patriots one of the league's best duos in the defensive backfield. He is coming off an impressive one-year stint with the Detroit Lions after racking up 56 tackles, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and 11 pass deflections.