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Darius Slay has high praise for Eagles trio of rookie defensive backs

During his exit meeting with the media, Darius Slay had high praise for Eagles rookies Sydney Brown, Eli Ricks, and Kelee Ringo

The Eagles are set to undergo massive changes, and the two high-paid outside cornerbacks could be a part of the youth movement.

Darius Slay missed five games during the 2023 season and was forced to exit the wild-card loss to Tampa with a back injury.

During his end-of-the-year meeting with the media, Slay talked about Philadelphia’s future in the secondary, praising rookies Sydney Brown, Kelee Ringo, and Eli Ricks.

That trio of rookie defensive backs got 43 snaps in the first six weeks of the season but played huge roles down the stretch, giving a glimpse into the future.

Bradley Roby, James Bradberry, Slay, and Kevin Byard are all in their 30s and have had long successful careers, but could all be a part of a dramatic retool at critical positions.

4 takeaways from Eagles’ CB Darius Slay undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery

The Eagles will be without Darius Slay after the All-Pro cornerback underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday

Darius Slay will miss Monday night’s matchup against the Seahawks, and could be out until the playoff after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday.

Slay has been playing injured, and the cornerback previously missed the Eagles’ Week 6 loss to the Jets with a knee injury but has been a bright spot in an otherwise troubled secondary.

Philadelphia has already been underperforming in the secondary, but should have Slay back before seasons end.

With the news starting to trickle out, here’s an instant analysis of the situation.

Eagles’ CB Darius Slay to miss time after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay will miss the matchup against Seattle and could miss more time after knee surgery

The Eagles will be without All-Pro cornerback Darius Slay for Monday night’s matchup against the Seahawks after the star cover guy underwent knee surgery.

Slay has been playing injured, and the cornerback missed the Eagles’ Week 6 loss to the Jets with a knee injury but has been a bright spot in an otherwise troubled secondary.

Slay has 57 tackles, 15 passes defended, and two interceptions through 14 games this season, and if the five-time Pro Bowler is out for Monday night against the Seahawks, Bradley Roby could see more snaps in his absence, along with Eli Ricks.

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