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A former Detroit Lions star cornerback has decided to retire from the NFL, he revealed in an Instagram post on Monday.
Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Former Detroit Lions second-round pick announces retirement from the NFL originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . After 13 seasons in the NFL, former Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay is calling it quits.
Slay, who was a second-round pick of the Lions back in 2013, announced his decision to retire on Instagram. "Dear football, I wanna thank you for all you’ve done for me. I’ve been blessed to play the game I loved since I was 5yrs old for an amazing 13yrs at the highest level," Slay said.
"Football was my peace, my joy, my everything. This game put me in a position to help take care of my family and loved ones and I’m forever grateful," Slay added. "It’s hard to say goodbye, but God has a new chapter for me and I’m ready to turn the page and start my new journey.
"To all my BigPlay fans, I will always appreciate the love and support y’all have given to me. I couldn’t have done it without you. Just A kid from Brunswick, GA with BIG dreams...