The Philadelphia Eagles are set to part ways with veteran cornerback Darius Slay, a move that has left his wife, Jennifer Slay, heartbroken.
On Monday, the team announced that Slay would be released with a post-June 1 designation, a financial decision that will free up $4.3 million in cap space.
The five-time Pro Bowler, who turns 35 next season, has been a key piece of the Eagles’ defense since 2020, culminating in a Super Bowl victory last month.
For Jennifer, who has openly embraced Philadelphia and the Eagles loyal fanbase, the news was devastating.
“Real tears,” she posted on X.
She also took to Instagram, resharing a montage of photos from the Eagles’ championship season, simply captioning it “Philly 💔” – a clear sign of how much the city has meant to their family.
Slay, who spent seven seasons with the Detroit Lions before joining Philadelphia, now faces an uncertain future.
A reunion with Detroit is one possible landing spot, though a return to Philly isn’t completely off the table – if he’s willing to take a significant pay cut.
The veteran cornerback has been aware that a release was a strong possibility as the Eagles navigate their offseason salary cap decisions. However, he’s not ruling out a return.
“I might re-sign back, hopefully,” Slay said on Amon-Ra St. Brown’s podcast last month. “If I ain’t, I gotta see what we doing because I do want to play one more year, for sure.”
If a return to Philadelphia doesn’t work out, Slay has expressed deep ties to Detroit, where he spent the bulk of his career.
“Oh, I love Detroit,” he said. “That’s my second home. I do a lot for the city still, to this day. If it is, it is. If it ain’t, it ain’t. For sure, the two spots I would love to always be at are Philly or Detroit. The main two, the main ones I’d love to be at.”
Jennifer Slay, a former college basketball player at Southwestern Oklahoma State, met Darius in 2015, and the couple has two children together.
Over the years, she has been a vocal supporter of her husband’s career, celebrating his highs and defending him through challenges.
Now, as Slay prepares for his next chapter, whether in Philadelphia, Detroit, or elsewhere, one thing is certain – Jennifer will be there, supporting him every step of the way.
What are your thoughts on Slay’s future? … Where will he end up???
