The Philadelphia Eagles are set to release six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay, a person familiar with the decision said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team has not yet announced the decision.

"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 will release veteran cornerback Darius Slay, a league source told UPI on Monday. The Eagles will save about $4.3 million against the salary cap if Slay is designated as a post-June 1 release.

Slay said before Super Bowl LIX that he wanted to play one more season and " would love for it to be a Eagle ." The 34-year-old could still return to the Eagles. It's unclear if the Eagles are cutting Slay with a post-June 1 designation,

The Philadelphia Eagles are poised to release six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay in a cost-cutting move, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Despite the shock value of the decision, Slay doesn't seem too bothered by the Eagles' choice to release him. He understands that it's part of the business side of the NFL. And, he's ready to see what's next in store for him.

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The door isn't completely closed on Darius Slay returning to the Eagles, but the veteran cornerback did seem to intimate that he would like to test free agency. Earlier this week news broke that the Eagles plan to release Slay with a post-June 1 designation.

The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay after five seasons with the team, according to team sources. The Eagles initially acquired Slay via a trade with the Detroit Lions in 2020,

Slay ultimately won't be given that chance as the Eagles elected to move on from the six-time Pro Bowler. Much of that decision can likely be attributed to the quick development of cornerbacks, Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, who made Slay a luxury the team couldn't afford.

The Eagles’ decision to release Darius Slay on Monday should be neither surprising nor alarming. Slay’s career arc and contract suggested that this move was likely, even a formality, and no one should panic about it.