Darius Slay gets very clear on where he wants to play in 2025 following Eagles release
The Philadelphia Eagles made a business decision to move on from veteran star cornerback Darius Slay earlier this week. Since the Eagles designated Slay as a post-June 1 release, the move saves them $4.3 million against salary cap space. Where Slay ends up next remains to be seen; however, he isn't ruling out a return […]
The Philadelphia Eagles made a business decision to move on from veteran star cornerback Darius Slay earlier this week.
Since the Eagles designated Slay as a post-June 1 release, the move saves them $4.3 million against salary cap space.
Where Slay ends up next remains to be seen; however, he isn't ruling out a return to Philly.
Slay joined Emmanuel Acho on "The Facility," where he did not hesitate when asked where he wants to play if the money is equal.
"If the money is equal, and everything is equal… it’s Philly for sure," Slay said."It could be whatever. As long as the money is nice. If Philly is doing what I want them to do, we in Philly again."
*Editor's Note: A "designated post-June 1 cut" is when an NFL team releases a player before June 1, but the salary cap penalty is spread out through multiple years. This helps a team manage their salary cap space more and lets the player sign with a new team immediately.
Slay, 34, was originally drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2013. After seven seasons in Detroit, Slay was traded to Philly in 2020 and immediately signed a three-year, $20 million extension with the Birds.
Hitting the open market would be a new thing for Slay, who admitted that he has no idea how it works.
"It's my first time seeing the free agency market if I get to it. I ain't ever been a free agent before, so I don't know how it works, honestly," Slay said.
Slay would have to accept a pretty big pay cut, though If it's his final season in the NFL before he retires, then there should not be any reason why both sides couldn't agree on an "equal" number.
