Eagles to release cornerback Darius Slay: reports
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It appears Darius Slay's time in Philadelphia has come to an end. The Eagles will release the veteran cornerback, according to multiple reports.
According to The Athletic, the Eagles told Slay last week he could seek a trade if contract negotiations broke down.
The report said Slay did not request a trade.
Last week, as contract negotiations broke down between the sides, the Eagles informed Slay that he could seek a trade if he preferred, even though Slay hadn’t requested a trade. Now, Slay and the Eagles are splitting up. https://t.co/SrmSQWd3FP
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) March 15, 2023
The Eagles will designate Slay as a post-June 1 release, according to the NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
The #Eagles will designate CB Darius Slay as a post-6/1 release, source says, which would push over $13 million of his cap hit into 2024. He'll count $8 million and change against the 2023 cap.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 15, 2023
Slay posted on social media shortly before the news broke.
"Nothing but love Philly!! Lets see where we heading next..," Slay wrote on Twitter.
Nothing but love Philly!! Lets see where we heading next..
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 15, 2023
The 32-year-old Slay spent three seasons with the Birds, coming over from the Detroit Lions in a March 2020 trade and made the Pro Bowl in each of the last two seasons.
It comes one day after the Eagles reportedly re-signed cornerback James Bradberry to a three-year deal but also lost several starters in free agency.