Former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay was reportedly released by the Pittsburgh Steelers, so, it’s time for the age-old question: should the Birds bring him back to Philly?

First, it should be noted that all NFL players are subject to waivers after the trade deadline. The waiver wire order reflects the current 2026 NFL Draft order, where the Eagles rank 22nd. So, they’d need 21 teams to pass up on claiming Slay before having a chance at him.

Will that happen? I’m not so sure. The remainder of his 2025 salary ($348,611) is very affordable. And a cornerback-needy team like the Detroit Lions, who originally drafted Slay, seem like a natural fit.

While Slay can’t officially pick his new team until he passes through waivers unclaimed, he could threaten to retire if he’s claimed b

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