Eagles Super Bowl champion retires from the NFL but leaves the door open for a return to Philadelphia
He’s hanging up his cleats after a successful pro career.
Retirements always hit hard during the NFL offseason. For the Philadelphia Eagles, a major influence on one of their recent Super Bowl titles is moving on from the gridiron.
Former Eagles CB Darius Slay announces retirement from NFL
Former star cornerback Darius Slay is hanging up his cleats. The former Eagles Super Bowl champ and key defensive piece is moving to life past football and showed his gratitude for the game and his former teams on social media.
“Dear football, I wanna thank you for all you’ve done for me. I’ve been blessed to play the game I loved since I was 5yrs old for an amazing 13yrs at the highest level. Football was my peace, my joy, my everything. This game put me in a position to help take care of my family and loved ones and I’m forever grateful. It’s hard to say goodbye, but God has a new chapter for me and I’m ready to turn the page and start my new journey. To all my BigPlay fans, I will always appreciate the love and support y’all have given to me. I couldn’t have done it without you. Just A
kid from Brunswick, GA with BIG dreams…
BigPlay on and off the field!
We Out” — Slay via Instagram/X
Slay won Super Bowl LIX with the Eagles and made three Pro Bowls as a member of their defense. Slay was drafted by the Lions in 2013 and played for them through 2019. His stint in Philly lasted from 2020 to 2024.
Eagles are the only team for his potential return to football
According to a recent viral clip from social media, Slay’s list of teams to play for in the future stands at one. It’s the Eagles. He won’t return to the field for anyone else and isn’t answering any phone calls from others teams.
“No team can call me but Eagles. No team can call me, everybody knows,” Slay noted.
Last season, the veteran cornerback was waived by the Steelers last season after ten games and was then claimed by the Bills. Slay chose not to play for Buffalo, leading to his release.
Slay is 35 years old, so it is likely he won’t hit the field again as a player. That being said, coaching in the NFL could be in his future down the road. Only time will tell. Regardless, he was a fan favorite for part of his time with the Birds and will always cherish that era of his career.
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