Lions cornerback Darius Slay wanted out of Detroit, and he wasn’t even trying to hide it. In fact, he’s practically been yelling about it on Twitter, and it’s pretty funny because, really, could you blame him?
Amid this week’s free agency craze, the Lions signed former Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant, and that was good news to 29-year-old Slay, who’s been the subject of trade rumors since last season. The three-time Pro Bowler congratulated Trufant in response to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter’s tweet about the news.
And then he added his own analysis about what the Lions’ move could mean for him — or, perhaps, just some wishful thinking.
Congrats to my guy!!!! Hope that speeds up my trade process!! https://t.co/ZQHO3NCGuE
— Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) March 19, 2020
Well, maybe it worked because Thursday morning, according to multiple reports the Lions traded Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles for third- and fifth-round 2020 NFL Draft picks. Here’s how he reacted to the big news:
Yes sirrr!!! Imma need that jersey bra!!! https://t.co/kZXl4YfPIw
— Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) March 19, 2020
But Wednesday night on Twitter, Slay — who has a $10 million base salary in the last year of his current deal, per NFL.com — didn’t stop there with his wishful thinking. As Lions teammates and other NFL players goaded and encouraged him, he hilariously doubled down on his trade demands.
However, he also clarified his love for Detroit fans, but he, understandably, wants out of the dysfunctional franchise with which with which he repeatedly clashed.
I do love lion fans, i repeat I do love lion fans!!!! Y’all are the best✊🏽💯
— Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) March 19, 2020
Don’t do that lol
— Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) March 19, 2020
Yes sirrr!!! What u said the other day lol time for a new start😂
— Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) March 19, 2020
No chill lol
— Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) March 19, 2020
Lol man they playing hell
— Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) March 19, 2020
Facts!!
— Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) March 19, 2020
Your boi ready!!!
— Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) March 19, 2020
They need to hurry it up🤷🏽♂️ https://t.co/z9crydi2yG
— Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) March 19, 2020
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