March 16, 2026, 1:42 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
The Darius Slay era is over, as the talented cornerback has announced his retirement<\/a> via social media after 13 illustrious seasons spent with the Lions, Eagles, and Steelers. Slay is a six-time Pro Bowl honoree (2018, ’19, ’20, ’22, ’23, ’24) named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press in 2017.<\/p>\n Last spring, the Eagles released the Pro Bowl cornerback<\/a> with a post-June 1 designation. The move saved Philadelphia $4 million in cap space and ended one of the most dominant runs by a cornerback in franchise history.<\/p>\n Slay started 14 games in 2024, recording 49 tackles (39 solo) and leading the NFL’s No. 1 pass defense. He also led the\u00a0Eagles<\/a>\u00a0with 13 passes defended, marking the third straight season he has recorded 13+ pass breakups. Slay recorded his first career playoff interception when he picked off a Jordan Love pass with 14:52 remaining in the second quarter of the Eagles<\/a>‘ 22-10 win over Green Bay in the NFC Wild Card game.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Here’s the reaction from fans and media members around the league.<\/p>\n Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.<\/a>