The Eagles and Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay have reached an agreement on a two-year extension, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Thursday. NFL Network first reported the news. Here’s what you need to know:
- Slay, 32, earned his fifth Pro Bowl spot during the 2022 season with three interceptions and 14 pass defenses.
- The Eagles acquired Slay in a trade with the Lions in March 2020.
- The cornerback has 26 career interceptions and 133 pass breakups during his 10 seasons with Philadelphia and Detroit.
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Backstory
The Eagles initially planned to release Slay, and he shared a tweet Wednesday morning indicating he would be leaving Philadelphia to join a different team.
Nothing but love Philly!! Lets see where we heading next..
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 15, 2023
However, the Eagles’ decision on the cornerback changed. Later Wednesday, the Eagles were working to retain Slay, a league source told The Athletic. Slay tweeted Wednesday night declaring his return to Philadelphia, as did his wife Jennifer.
Back like I never left!!! Run it back 🦅
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 16, 2023
The Athletic’s instant analysis:
