Darius Slay is taking his talents to a new city, as Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Pro Bowl cornerback will be released after being unable to come to terms on a new deal.
Darius Slay’s release will be slated post-June 1, an NFL source confirmed, as to spread the remaining money owed to the CB over future years. https://t.co/6pFzd3ThWK
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) March 15, 2023
Slay appeared to confirm the news himself via his Twitter account.
Nothing but love Philly!! Lets see where we heading next..
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 15, 2023
According to Over the Cap’s potential transaction chart, the Eagles could have easily created $12 million in salary cap space by restructuring Slay’s deal.
With the Post June 1 release, Philadelphia will create $17.5 million in cap space, but the team will gain $8.6 million in a dead salary cap.
If they cut Slay immediately, they gain $3 million in cap space but gain $22.4 million in dead cap space.
With the free agent frenzy in full effect, his teammates with the Eagles reacted to the shocking news.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
— C.J. Gardner-Johnson (@CGJXXIII) March 15, 2023
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Slay’s departure could make room for Gardner-Johnson to sign a new deal.
Damn Cuzo …. MY MENTOR ALL YEAR THANK YOU FOR FREE GAME 🫡💯 https://t.co/8cXBkXASxu
— C.J. Gardner-Johnson (@CGJXXIII) March 15, 2023
Zech McPhearson
Slay always had high praise for McPhearson and it’ll be interesting to see how this impacts the former Texas Tech star from a depth chart perspective.
Appreciate you bro🫡💯 https://t.co/tgZtfyMHXP
— Zech McPhearson (@ZMcphearson) March 15, 2023
Shaun Bradley
Nahhhhhh …… damn…. Bro appreciate youu fr all the knowledge you gave bro. Goes along way wit me. One of the best teammates i ever had an players ive seen… salute to a real one🖤🤞🏽 https://t.co/9uOz6epZlm
— Shaun Bradley® (Sdot) (@Sdot_Bradley5) March 15, 2023
Miles Sanders
Miles Sanders is set to depart as well but was certainly shocked by the news.
WTH going on😭😭😭😭
— Miles Sanders (@BoobieMilesXXIV) March 15, 2023
A.J. Brown
Did we mention that Brown was shaken up over the news?
I’m so hurt I said chicken twice 😭😂
— AJ Brown (@1kalwaysopen_) March 15, 2023
A.J. Brown
I like steak chicken, ground beef ,chicken, lamb ,fish 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/YtwWfmaM0G
— AJ Brown (@1kalwaysopen_) March 15, 2023
Marcus Epps
The newest member of the Raiders’ secondary had nothing but love for Slay.
Real one🫡 https://t.co/3lrLB009ou
— Marcus Epps (@MEpps_6) March 15, 2023
A.J. Brown
The Eagles No. 1 wide receiver was all shaken up.
Guys we have to talk about proteins today 😭
— AJ Brown (@1kalwaysopen_) March 15, 2023
A.J. Brown
— AJ Brown (@1kalwaysopen_) March 15, 2023
Kyzir White
The newest member of the Arizona Cardinals had nothing but love for Slay.
Damn dawg!! One of best teammates I ever had! Keep running ya race family god got you🤞🏽❤️ https://t.co/3RWm8bPbJR
— Kyzir (@KyzirWhite8) March 15, 2023
Rodney McLeod
McLeod, Malcolm Jenkins, and so many other former Eagles defensive backs understand the business side of turning 30+ years of age.
This a cold game we play. Loyalty is hard to find when it comes to business smh
— Rodney McLeod (@Rodney_McLeod4) March 15, 2023
Lane Johnson
Dang bro! Gonna miss y'all in our locker room. Go get yours! 💪
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) March 15, 2023
Quez Watkins
Blessed to have had the opportunity to learn from you big bro 🤝🏾💯 https://t.co/5yB6e1IWwb
— 16🌹 (@Mronesx_) March 15, 2023
Andre Chachere
Best teammate I’ve had 🫡 appreciate you big homie ‼️ https://t.co/C2ORWvgI9b
— andre chachere (@AndreChachere) March 15, 2023
