The Philadelphia Eagles are set to release 6x Pro-Bowler Darius Slay Jr., who's been a mentor for their cornerback room for the better part of 5 years, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Sources told Rapoport that Slay is being designated as a post-June 1 cut,
It's been quite the up-and-down couple of weeks for Darius Slay. After helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX over the Kansas City Chiefs last month, Philadelphia decided to release the veteran cornerback on Monday afternoon.
Darius Slay said on his podcast this week he hopes to re-sign with the Eagles or join Detroit Lions once he becomes an unrestricted NFL free agent.
The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing their veteran cornerback Darius Slay after five seasons with the team. This comes after their Super Bowl victory against t
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)