Veteran CB Darius Slay retires after 13 NFL seasons

veteran cornerback Darius Slay introduced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after 13 seasons.

“This game put me in a position to take care of my family and loved ones and I’m forever grateful. It’s hard to say goodbye, but God has a new chapter for me and I’m ready to turn the page and start my new journey,” he wrote on an announcement (*13*).

Slay was chosen by the Buffalo Bills on waivers final December after he was launched by the Pittsburgh Steelers however didn’t report back to the group. Agent Drew Rosenhaus instructed ESPN’s Adam Schefter then that his consumer selected to not report as a result of he was considering his future.

Slay, 35, performed in 10 video games for the Steelers final season, beginning 9. He recorded three passes defended, a fumble restoration and 36 complete tackles.

In 2024 I’ve capped a five-year tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles by successful a Super Bowl with the franchise. He was launched the subsequent offseason after which he signed with the Steelers.

A six-time Pro Bowler and a first-team All-Pro in 2017, Slay had 28 interceptions, 163 passes defended and 655 tackles in his 13-season profession, which started with the Detroit Lionswho chosen him within the second spherical of the 2013 draft out of Mississippi State.