Philadelphia Eagles still plan to release cornerback Darius Slay at the start of 2025 NFL Free Agency on Wednesday

The Philadelphia Eagles got things going with their offseason with the release of longtime cornerback Darius Slay, starting the restructuring of the NFL's No. 1 defense. Slay will be 35 next January and was designated as a post-June 1 cut. The Eagles will save $4.3 million against the 2025 salary cap and $17.8 million for 2026.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay to a one-year, fully-guaranteed $10 million deal, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday. The Philadelphia Eagles released Slay last week after five seasons,