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Steelers Sign Six-Time Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay to 1-Year, $10M Deal

The veteran cornerback reunites with former coach Teryl Austin and bolsters Pittsburgh's young secondary.

Dec 8, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) reacts after a defensive stop against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Darius Slay, 34, has signed a one-year, fully guaranteed $10 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being released by the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Slay brings extensive experience to Pittsburgh, with 28 career interceptions and six Pro Bowl selections over 12 NFL seasons with the Lions and Eagles.
  • The Steelers were seeking to strengthen their secondary after losing cornerback Donte Jackson to the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency.
  • Slay reunites with Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, who coached him during his time with the Detroit Lions from 2014 to 2017.
  • The Eagles released Slay with a post-June 1 designation, saving $4.3 million in salary cap space for 2025.