Despite losing plenty of vets over the years, the Philadelphia Eagles are in a perfect spot regarding their leadership team.
Slay ultimately won't be given that chance as the Eagles elected to move on from the six-time Pro Bowler. Much of that decision can likely be attributed to the quick development of cornerbacks, Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, who made Slay a luxury the team couldn't afford.
The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing veteran cornerback Darius Slay, according to CBS Sports lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones. This ends a decorated five-season stint with Philadelphia, which included three Pro Bowl nods and,
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, left, is hugged by wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) and cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Darius Slay isn't as high on Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts as many would expect from a teammate.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need a cornerback. And as it turns out, one of the best cornerbacks on the market has just become available. Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay has been phenomenal for the Eagles,