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Darius Slay Delays Reporting to Bills, Citing Family as He Weighs Retirement

The waiver claim ties the veteran to Buffalo even as his hesitation leaves the Bills down a cornerback after waiving Ja’Marcus Ingram.

Overview

  • Drew Rosenhaus said Slay will take a few days to decide his future, and Slay told a podcast he feels about “50-50” on continuing to play.
  • Slay explained he does not want to relocate again during his 13th NFL season and noted Buffalo’s cold weather, emphasizing he is prioritizing family time.
  • Although he has not joined the team, Slay remains on Buffalo’s 53-man roster, and the Bills can keep his rights by using the reserve/retired list or releasing him.
  • The Eagles also submitted a waiver claim and are viewed as a potential fit if Slay keeps playing, but Buffalo controls his rights for now.
  • To claim Slay, the Bills waived Ja’Marcus Ingram, who was then claimed by the Texans, further thinning Buffalo’s cornerback depth after Slay declined to report.