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Eagles Cornerback Retires From NFL After Standout Career
Cornerback Darius Slay announced his retirement from professional football today. Over more than a decade in the league, Slay built a career as a shutdown corner, a vocal leader, and a player whose personality matched his elite on-field production. He played for the Detroit Lions , Philadelphia Eagles , and Pittsburgh Steelers during his 13-year career.
Slay garnered six Pro Bowl appearances, one All-Pro, and a Super Bowl win. Slay’s professional career began when the Lions selected him in the second round, pick 36 of the 2013 NFL Draft. He’d play in Detroit from 2013 until 2019.
His breakout came in 2017, when he led the NFL in interceptions and earned first-team All-Pro honors. In this time frame, he earned the nickname Big Play Slay. By the end of his tenure with the Lions, Slay had firmly established himself as an elite, shutdown corner and attracted the attention of the Eagles.
Entering the 2020 season, Slay’s career was altered, for the better. He was traded to the Eagles for multiple mid-round draft picks. Slay quickly embraced the culture of Philadelphia, becoming both a leader on the field and a respected voice in the locker room.