NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 9: Darius Slay Jr. #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts with the Vince Lombardi Trophy following Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Pho …
PHILADELPHIA - The Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly made their first significant roster move of the offseason, releasing six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Slay's release will save the Eagles $4.3M against the salary cap, as they face a challenging offseason with many key free agents.
Eagles fans still may not have seen the last of Slay, who has publicly expressed interest in reworking a deal to return to Philadelphia.
What we know:
Six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay was cut by the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
The timing of Slay's release means the Eagles will save $4.3M against the salary cap, according to Schefter.
Slay, 34, came to Philadelphia in 2020 after he spent the first seven years of his professional football career with the Detroit Lions.
What's next:
Slay's release means he is free to sign with any team once NFL free agency opens up later this month.
The veteran cornerback has publicly stated that he would like to return to Philadelphia as his career winds down.
"Whatever [Eagles] want to do, I might re-sign back, hopefully," he told NFL.com last month.