DETROIT, Mich. – Darius Slay got what he was waiting for — a trade out of Detroit and a big new contract. The Lions agreed to trade Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles, ending the standout cornerback's seven-year stint in Detroit.
Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the trade Thursday and that Slay agreed to a three-year, $50 million extension with Philadelphia.
The Lions drafted Slay 36th overall in 2013, and he earned All-Pro honors in 2017. Slay wanted a new contract before last season and did not attend Detroit's mandatory minicamp.
He ended up reporting to training camp and played well enough to earn a third Pro Bowl nod. Still, if there were any doubts about Slay's wishes for the future, they seemed to be dispelled Wednesday night after ESPN