Getty Eagles cornerback Darius Slay.
On Friday, December 15, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay posted a new episode on his “Big Play Slay” podcast and vlog, where he claims he will take listeners and viewers behind the scenes of every Eagles game.
In this new episode, though, Slay seems to have ruffled feathers with fans on social media.
Just after the six-and-a-half-minute mark of the video, Slay addressed a photo that went viral on the internet of trash cans sitting outside the NovaCare Complex labeled “No Play Slay” and “Bradberry,” of course referring to himself and fellow Eagles cornerback James Bradberry.
They Outside the Nova Care complex Again… #FlyEaglesFly @Eagles @WIPMorningShow
Addressing the trash can photo, Slay said, “I don’t take it personally. I think it was a good joke. But I had a very, very solid game. Of course, I could of made more plays. Overall, the game was great by me. But as a team, we ain’t play worth a s***!”
Slay addresses the trash can protest: “C’mon now. Yall know I’m a big time troll, I love to have fun. I don’t take it personally at all. I think it was a good joke. But I had a very very solid game.. Out of all days to put the trash can out there, when I had damn near a perfect…
Darius Slay’s Comments Had Eagles Fans Livid
As Friday went on, Eagles fans caught wind of the quote, and it spread like wildfire. The Eagles Nation Twitter account posted the video and by noon on Saturday, December 16, it had already garnered half a million views.
“And he’s back to his personal accomplishments while his defense has allowed 75 points in the last 2 weeks. Get this dude out of Philly next season I BEG,” one fan wrote.
Another user on X chimed in, “His response is mostly why i feel he’s not a great leader. He focused too much on himself over the team. He’s been good, but there is not a true leader of the secondary to hold the rest accountable.”
A repost by Crossing Board, a Philly sports blog, had comments from several fans, saying, “If only football were an individual sport” and “I could have done a lot of stuff better, but I had a good game”. He’s a team captain !!!”
Other fans came to Slay’s defense.
“I mean he’s not wrong, idk if I would’ve put it that way but he was good. Dallas stayed away from him for the most part. Idk why he was on a trash can to begin with,” another user wrote.
Darius Slay Was Already Called Out This Week for His Social Media Use
This is all happening less than a week since the last time Slay was called out by fans for his use of social media.
Just 15 minutes after Philly’s 33-13 loss to the Cowboys, Slay hopped on Twitter and reposted a video criticizing a play where he was called for pass interference.
With this one, fans were more upset at the timing, assuming players and coaches would’ve been still discussing the loss in the locker room. The commonality between these two uproars over Slay’s use of social media, though, is his focus on his performance over the team’s success.
Slay, along with the rest of the Eagles defense, will get a chance to right the ship on Monday Night Football in Week 15 against the 6-7 Seattle Seahawks.
Eagles fans will be watching not only for Slay’s performance but also to see if Eagles defensive coordinator Sean Desai can get this secondary back on track with just four games left before the playoffs.