Best Fits for Darius Slay: 5 Teams That Make Sense

Six-time Pro Bowler Darius Slay received his release from champion Super Bowl Eagles.

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When Slay's release occurs after June 1 it will create post-June 1 savings that amount to $4.3 million in salary cap relief for the Eagles.

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The current flexible budget of the Eagles amounts to around $20 million in team resources.

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The upcoming free agency period will see linebacker Zack Baun along with other vital players taking part in the market.

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The defensive team includes three players who are Josh Sweat and Milton Williams and guard Mekhi Becton.

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The team's finances are getting more restricted because its expensive team members are becoming more costly so they need to choose young talent options according to Roseman

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In the 2024 draft the Eagles invested their two primary selections on defensive players Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean to establish their field for future cornerback replacements.

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During their rookie season the defense ranked first both in total and passing defense strength while these players excelled.

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Slay played the past five seasons as a Philadelphia Eagle cornerback to produce one of the most successful runs in their team's history at that position.

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When the Detroit Lions drafted him in the second round of 2013 Slay started his NFL journey at the defensive back position.

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His selection to the Pro Bowl occurred six times covering his three seasons at Detroit before moving to Philadelphia.

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