As Slay wraps up his 12th NFL season at age 34, he’s been focused on mentoring Quinyon Mitchell and the Eagles’ other young cornerbacks while looking toward the future. During his first preseason media session, Slay didn’t hide that the end was near and that he would “not be playing much longer.”

Whether Darius Slay plans to retire after the season or not, the Philadelphia Eagles cornerback is preparing for this year to be his last with the team. Per NBC Sports Philadelphia, Slay is leaning towards playing one more year but understands that likely isn't with the Eagles.

Veteran cornerback Darius Slay said Friday that while he wants to play one more NFL season, he does not expect it to be as a member of the

As the Eagles prepare for their NFL game against the Washington Commanders, Darius Slay made some strong statements about his future. Since joining the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020, Darius Slay has been a cornerstone of the team’s defense,

Slay, still going strong at 34, will become the oldest corner to start in a conference title game since 2011. The fun-loving vet is full of energy with a passion for mentoring those coming behind him.

Darius Slay nearly left the Philadelphia Eagles following the team’s run to Super Bowl 57. It appears he might be considering the option again following the conclusion of the 2024 season. Slay spoke to the Philadelphia Inquirer in a story published on Saturday.