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.