Veteran cornerback Darius Slay, who was claimed by the Payments on waivers Wednesday, is uncertain whether or not he needs to proceed taking part in and won’t be reporting to Buffalo.
“Slay is honored {that a} first-class group just like the Payments claimed him, however he’s going to take a while away from soccer proper now and determine within the subsequent few days if he needs to maintain taking part in,” Slay’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday.
Slay, 34, was launched by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday after the edges mutually agreed to half methods. He was a wholesome scratch within the Steelers’ loss to the Payments on Sunday as Pittsburgh opted as a substitute to raise Asante Samuel Jr. to the energetic roster for the sport.
Slay performed in 10 video games for Pittsburgh this season, beginning 9. He recorded 3 passes defensed, 1 fumble restoration, 36 complete tackles and 1 sort out for loss.
He gained a Tremendous Bowl with the Eagles final season, capping a five-year tenure in Philadelphia. The Eagles additionally put in a waiver declare for Slay, a supply informed ESPN, confirming a report by NFL Community. The Payments had the upper precedence within the waiver course of, nonetheless.
A six-time Professional Bowler and a first-team All-Professional in 2017, Slay has 28 interceptions, 163 passes defended and 655 tackles in his 13-season profession, which started with the Detroit Lions, who chosen him within the second spherical of the 2013 draft.
ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg and Tim McManus contributed to this report.