"The Pat McAfee Show" crew reacts to news of Darius Slay Jr. being cut from the Eagles and discusses whether a return to the Lions would be a good fit for both sides.

The Philadelphia Eagles announced they were releasing cornerback Darius Slay on Monday in a shocking move following the team’s Super Bowl LIX win this past postseason. Slay was designated as a post-June 1 cut after spending the last five years with the Eagles,

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to release All-Pro cornerback Darius Slay, according to multiple reports. Slay, who stated last month he wants to play one or two more seasons, hoped to either play with the Eagles or the Detroit Lions.

After the Philadelphia Eagles released Darius Slay on Monday, speculation immediately turned to the Detroit Lions as the next team for the six-time Pro Bowl cornerback. On the surface, it makes complete sense.

One way or another, the Lions must add a high-level starter at cornerback and address depth at safety in free agency.

When the Philadelphia Eagles released Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay this past week, it wasn't much of a surprise for anyone. Slay had teased Super Bowl LIX could be his last game in an Eagles jersey and even general manager Howie Roseman teased the idea that this could be a much different offseason than in previous years.

The Eagles are dumping one of their veterans in the team’s first major move since winning the Super Bowl last month.