The Eagles announced Monday that they plan to release Slay, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports. Philadelphia has yet to officially release the one-time All-Pro cornerback, but the move is expected to take place after June 1, as it saves the Eagles roughly $4.3 million in cap space, per McManus. The 34-year-old was likely a cap casualty, as the team needs space to retain several key free agents from its 2025 Super Bowl win, including Zack Baun, Mekhi Becton, Milton Williams and Josh Sweat. Slay remained relatively productive during his final two years in Philadelphia, recording 106 total tackles and 28 passes defended, including two interceptions, over 26 regular-season appearances. Once his release becomes official, he's likely to sign with a team in need of veteran leadership and secondary help.
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Expected to be cut
The Eagles announced Monday that they plan to release Slay, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports. Philadelphia has yet to officially release the one-time All-Pro cornerback, but the move is expected to take place after June 1, as it saves the Eagles roughly $4.3 million in cap space, per McManus. The 34-year-old was likely a cap casualty, as the team needs space to retain several key free agents from its 2025 Super Bowl win, including Zack Baun, Mekhi Becton, Milton Williams and Josh Sweat. Slay remained relatively productive during his final two years in Philadelphia, recording 106 total tackles and 28 passes defended, including two interceptions, over 26 regular-season appearances. Once his release becomes official, he's likely to sign with a team in need of veteran leadership and secondary help.
Logs 13 pass defenses in 2024
Slay finished the 2024 regular season with 49 tackles (39 solo), 13 pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 14 games. He added 14 tackles (12 solo) and five pass defenses (including one interception) across four playoff games. Slay started at outside corner in every single game he played in 2024 opposite Quinyon Mitchell. Slay wasn't able to record an interception during the regular season, but he did pick off Jordan Love in the Eagles' 22-10 win over the Packers in the wild-card round. Slay will enter the final year of his two-year, $42 million contract, and it's unclear whether he'll look to sign an extension or hang up his cleats following the 2025 campaign.
Returns to game Sunday
Slay (elbow) has returned to action in Sunday's NFC wild-game versus the Packers, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Slay briefly exited the game with an elbow injury, but he's since returned with a compression sleeve on the injured arm. The cornerback has already notched two tackles and an interception against Green Bay.
Questionable to return Sunday
Slay (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC wild-card game against the Packers. Slay suffered an elbow injury in the second quarter, which ultimately required him to take a trip to the locker room. Prior to exiting the game, the cornerback recorded two solo tackles and an interception. In his absence, Kelee Ringo and Isaiah Rodgers will see an increase in workload in Philadelphia's secondary.
Not playing as expected
Slay (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants. As expected, Slay and other Eagles starters will sit out of Sunday's regular-season finale as Philadelphia is locked in as the NFC's No. 2 seed for the playoffs. The veteran corner will finish the regular season with 49 tackles (39 solo), 13 pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 14 games. Fellow starter Quinyon Mitchell is expected to see limited snaps, so Isaiah Rodgers and Kelee Ringo will see the majority of snaps at outside corner for Week 18.
Nice showing in win
Slay recorded six tackles (five solo) and two passes defensed during Sunday's 22-16 win versus the Panthers. Despite having missed two games due to injury this season, Slay now has 10 pass breakups on the year through Week 14. He'll be looking to add to that total in Week 15, though he might not have quite as many opportunities to do so versus the run-heavy Steelers.
Ready for Week 14
Slay (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports. Slay upgraded to full participation Thursday and Friday after logging a limited practice session Wednesday, suggesting that he's passed through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time to suit up Sunday. Expect the 12th-year pro to start opposite Quinyon Mitchell as part of the Eagles' top outside cornerback duo in Week 14.
Full practice participant Thursday
Slay (concussion) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday's injury report. Slay remains in the league's concussion protocols, but he took a step in the right direction Thursday by practicing in full. The last step to exit protocols and play Sunday against Carolina would to be cleared by an independent neurologist. Slay has logged 32 tackles (26 solo), eight pass defenses and one forced fumble across 10 regular-season games.
Estimated as limited Wednesday
Slay (concussion) was estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough. Slay was diagnosed with a concussion in Week 12 against the Rams, and he wasn't cleared in time for this past Sunday's game against the Ravens. Slay would need to clear the league's five step concussion protocols in order to play against the Panthers on Sunday, and a full practice session over the next two days would be a step in the right direction for the veteran corner.