Darius Slay has assumed the role of leader with the Philadelphia Eagles, and that means being honest about his business intentions.
An All-Pro cornerback who is well-respected around the league, Slay is looking to get paid his worth, and with the Eagles retooling on defense, he was granted permission to seek a trade.
During his weekly ‘Big Play Slay Podcast‘ on Colin Cowherd’s The Volume network, Slay talked about the trade rumors, broke down Philadelphia’s free agents, and also weighed in on the Lamar Jackson contract controversy in Baltimore.
One of the NFL’s funniest guys was entertaining as usual, while breaking down the business of the NFL.
Slay didn't ask to be traded
On Saturday, the five-time Pro Bowler appeared on the Big Play Slay podcast to share that he didn’t request a trade but understands Philadelphia’s point of view.
“I just want my fans to know, Slay did not ask to be traded,” he said. “But this is part of the business. There’s no bad blood against neither one of us, me or (general manager) Howie (Roseman). None of that. We all good. Great understanding, just the business part of it. A lot of guys go up for trade, you know, it got a lot of money involved in this situation. It’s nothing big. Nothing too serious, man. It’s part of the business. “
Slay on Eagles free agents
Slay called himself a team player, and said he hopes Howie Roseman backs up a brink truck for Jalen Hurts. Slay called Brandon Graham the “heart and soul” of the city and talked about the pass rusher returning on a discount.
Slay says he’s most intrigued about what’ll happen with running back Miles Sanders, calling the running back special.
Slay on Lamar Jackson
Slay said he was shocked that not one team jumped at the chance to acquire Lamar Jackson for two first-round picks.
Slay on Daniel Jones's $140 million deal
Slay compared Daniel Jones to Lamar Jackson and talked about the Giants star landing a $140 million deal.
Slay on Aaron Rodgers secret meetings with the Jets
Aaron Rodgers could be headed to the Big Apple and the Eagles cornerback gave a hilarious review about the secret meetings with the New York Jets.
