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Kristen Wong

Darius Slay’s Quote About Playing for NFC Rival Resurfaces After Eagles Release CB

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) reacts after a defensive stop against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Eagles announced they were releasing cornerback Darius Slay on Monday in a shocking move following the team’s Super Bowl LIX win this past postseason.

Slay was designated as a post-June 1 cut after spending the last five years with the Eagles, reaching the playoffs in four of those years. The 34-year-old could still return to Philly at a lower price point, according to NBC Sports’ John Clark, but he’s also expected to command a decent market when free agency officially kicks off in a little over a week.

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