Veteran cornerback Darius Slay said Friday that while he wants to play one more NFL season, he does not expect it to be as a member of the
Slay, still going strong at 34, will become the oldest corner to start in a conference title game since 2011. The fun-loving vet is full of energy with a passion for mentoring those coming behind him.
In the years leading up to Darius Slay's arrival, the Philadelphia Eagles had owned one of the worst secondaries in the league throughout the 2010s. Once they traded the Pro Bowler from the Detroit Lions, though, Slay's impact has been felt right from the very beginning.
“He’s like some fine Dago red wine — he gets better with age.” #Eagles DC Vic Fangio on CB Darius Slay Slay has played in 177 career regular-season games and 167 starts. His 160 career pass deflections are tops among active NFL players, and he also has 28 career interceptions and five career defensive touchdowns.
After Slay's Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the divisional round of the playoffs on Sunday, the veteran cornerback had a message for Matthew Stafford. When asked about facing Stafford, who was Slay's teammate on the Detroit Lions from 2013 until 2019, he had a heartfelt but humorous response.
A Philadelphia Eagles star is hinting that Sunday's NFC Championship Game could be his final home game at Lincoln Financial Field.Philadelphia is hosting Washington in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday afternoon.
Darius Slay's future hangs in the balance as the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for a critical NFC Championship Game.
Knicks' Jalen Brunson wants Eagles fans to boo his teammate, and Commanders' fan, Josh Hart at Sunday's NFC Championship Game.
The Philadelphia Eagles wanted to improve the secondary last offseason and certainly hit a home run by drafting Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. Both look like future superstars. They aren't the only ones who have been making a big impact this season,
Saquon Barkley came up big against the Rams for the second time this season, and the Eagles' defense did just enough to help the Birds advance to the NFC championship game vs. Washington.
Bleacher Report predicts the Philadelphia Eagles will release All-Pro CB Darius Slay in the offseason in a move to clear salary cap space.