The Eagles reportedly launched veteran CB Darius Slay with a post-June 1 designation earlier this week, however there’s speak that either side haven’t utterly closed the door on the workforce captain returning to Philly in 2025. Slay confirmed as a lot to former Eagles defender Emmanuel Acho on Wednesday.
Acho requested Slay if every thing is equal by way of cash and contract between the Eagles and different free agent touchdown spots, the place would the CB need to play subsequent 12 months.
“Oh man, if the cash’s equal and every thing is equal, it’s Philly for certain. It might be no matter so long as the cash’s good and every thing. If Philly’s doing what I need ‘em to do, we in Philly once more.”
It feels like Slay can be prepared to take barely much less to stick with the Eagles, however the quantity will nonetheless must be excessive sufficient to replicate what he’s value.
Early indications have been that releasing Slay was much like how Howie Roseman and the Eagles entrance workplace have managed contracts with older gamers like Fletcher Cox. He tends to launch a participant to unlock cap area after which work out a deal that’s a bit extra wage cap pleasant with extra upfront/signing cash to equal issues out.
Slay has had his ups and downs in Philly, however there’s little doubt he performed his greatest ball final season throughout the playoffs. He was monumental within the Tremendous Bowl run and eventual victory, and his mentorship of the younger guys like Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Isaiah Rodgers can’t be neglected.
There’s a motive Slay wore a “C” on his chest and he’s a locker room favourite, so hopefully he and the Eagles are in a position to work one thing out so he can play his last season with the Birds.
