Before the big news surrounding Saquon Barkley’s contract extension and Zack Baun re-signing with the Birds, the Eagles had to make a decision regarding one of their veteran players: Darius Slay. On Monday,

The Philadelphia Eagles got things going with their offseason with the release of longtime cornerback Darius Slay, starting the restructuring of the NFL's No. 1 defense. Slay will be 35 next January and was designated as a post-June 1 cut. The Eagles will save $4.3 million against the 2025 salary cap and $17.8 million for 2026.

The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay after five seasons with the team, according to team sources. The Eagles initially acquired Slay via a trade with the Detroit Lions in 2020,