Darius Slay Jr. isn’t just keeping up; he’s still locking down. The Philadelphia Eagles’ veteran cornerback turned back the clock this season, proving he’s got plenty left in the tank. While younger defensive backs struggled, Slay stepped up, making game-changing plays when Philly needed him most.
His impact didn’t go unnoticed, with a four-time Pro Bowler tipping his cap to the Eagles’ defensive leader.
Marlon Humphrey Backs Darius Slay Jr.’s Super Bowl Impact
Slay proved he’s still got plenty left in the tank, earning praise from Baltimore Ravens’ four-time Pro Bowler Marlon Humphrey, who summed it up best: “Old head still got it.”
Old head still got it…! https://t.co/oPAYeXQx8J
— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) February 10, 2025
Slay left the red gas can — his personal reminder to empty the tank — back in the Eagles’ locker room. A note attached to it, written by passing game coordinator Christian Parker, asks the question, how much gas do you have left in the big play tank? Turns out a whole lot.
In what could be his final season in Philly, Slay played a huge role in the Eagles’ Super Bowl run.
The veteran corner, acquired in a 2020 trade with the Detroit Lions, added three more Pro Bowls to his résumé. His leadership and playmaking stuff kept the Eagles’ secondary steady, helping them lock down some of the NFL‘s top passing attacks.
Slay gave everything he had in Super Bowl 59, finishing with four tackles, and Philadelphia defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.
If Humphrey’s words are any indication, the respect from Slay’s peers isn’t going anywhere.
Big Play Slay still has gas left.
Slay Sounds Off on NFL Future
Slay isn’t running on fumes just yet, but he’s got the finish line in sight. The Eagles’ veteran corner knows exactly how much gas is left, and he’s not sugarcoating it.
“I got one year left in that tank,” Slay said ahead of Super Bowl 59. “I ain’t trying to play too much more. Unless a miracle happens, and I’m just feeling like I’m 21 again, I just want to do 13 years and call it a day.”
Of course, Philly’s front office might have a say in that. Slay’s cap hit is $13.8 million in 2025. If he sticks around, it balloons to $25 million in 2026. That’s a whole lot of cash for a 34-year-old CB.
Would he love to stay?
“Love,” Slay said — extra emphasis on that. But reality hits different in the NFL.
Since landing in Philly in 2020, Slay’s racked up three Pro Bowls and helped anchor the Eagles’ secondary. He even had a hand in their latest Super Bowl run.
One thing’s certain: whether it’s one more season or an unexpected encore, Slay isn’t coasting to the finish line. He’s gunning it full speed.