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Glenn Erby

Darius Slay has high praise for Eagles trio of rookie defensive backs

The Eagles are set to undergo massive changes, and the two high-paid outside cornerbacks could be a part of the youth movement.

Darius Slay missed five games during the 2023 season and was forced to exit the wild-card loss to Tampa with a back injury.

During his end-of-the-year meeting with the media, Slay talked about Philadelphia’s future in the secondary, praising rookies Sydney Brown, Kelee Ringo, and Eli Ricks.

That trio of rookie defensive backs got 43 snaps in the first six weeks of the season but played huge roles down the stretch, giving a glimpse into the future.

Bradley Roby, James Bradberry, Slay, and Kevin Byard are all in their 30s and have had long successful careers, but could all be a part of a dramatic retool at critical positions.

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