Darius Slay showed up at OTAs in order to make sure rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean are 'ready to eat' when he is done playing.
Here he was, though, on a hot and sunny Wednesday afternoon in South Philly lining up with a bunch of 20-somethings. There are plenty of new faces at the cornerback spot, and it’s a spot Slay has played for 12 NFL seasons now.“I want to compete, and young guys see my face and understand what 12 years looks like and how I got to 12 years,” he said after the hour-long practice.
The Eagles are breaking in two rookies at cornerback, both of whom came in the top 40 of this past NFL draft. Quinyon Mitchell came at No. 22 and Cooper DeJean at No. 40 after the Eagles traded up to get him. Slay is now a father. He could have easily stayed home to spend time with them before the grind begins again, but he understands he has a job to do, too.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ex-Eagles Cornerback Linked To Falcons In Free Agency After Career YearThe former Philadelphia Eagle still is looking for his next opportunity in free agency despite having a great 2023 season.
Read more »
Eagles sign draft picks Jalyx Hunt, Ainias Smith, and Will Shipley; add another cornerbackThe Eagles have first-round cornerback Quinyon Mitchell, second-round defensive back Cooper DeJean, fifth-round linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and sixth-round center Dylan McMahon left to sign.
Read more »
Eagles Reportedly Signing Young Cornerback After Impressing In MinicampThe Philadelphia Eagles aren't shying away from adding more depth this offseason and added another young cornerback.
Read more »
Newest Eagles Cornerback Seen As One Of Biggest Steals Of NFL DraftPhiladelphia Eagles fans certainly should be excited about the team after the NFL Draft. One corner even was considered a steal.
Read more »
Newest Eagles Cornerback Draws Comparison To Seven-Time Pro Bowl SelectPhiladelphia Eagles fans should be excited about the team after a great draft. One corner already has rave reviews.
Read more »
The Las Vegas Raiders Should Still Consider Adding a Veteran CornerbackThe Las Vegas Raiders are a better team after a successful NFL Draft. However, they should still consider adding a veteran cornerback to their roster.
Read more »