Bills’ Newly Acquired All-Pro CB Darius Slay Contemplates Retirement

Former Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Darius Slay is once again on the move – sort of.

After being cut from the Steelers, the six-time Pro Bowler was picked up quickly by the Buffalo Bills off of waivers, where a lot of fans speculated he’d return with the Eagles just a few months removed from their Super Bowl win.

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero announced on Thursday, Dec 4 that Slay will be contemplating retirement and not reports after being claimed off waivers just one day prior. The Bills retain his rights for now should Slay change his mind.

Six-time Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay informed the Bills he is contemplating retirement and will not report after being claimed off waivers, per sources.

Slay, 34, was cut by the Steelers on Tuesday. Buffalo retains his rights for now in case Slay changes his mind. pic.twitter.com/0oEZcZaINx

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 4, 2025

This season, Slay has nine interceptions, three pass deflections, and one fumble recovery as well as 28 solo tackles and eight assists. Last year, he had 14 interceptions, 13 pass deflections and 39 solo tackles – clearly still able to play despite having a down year.

While Slay could retire, he could make another move, per Ian Rapoport.

The #Eagles put in a claim. Have to wonder if this was the plan. https://t.co/Pf3Oah0Wmq

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 4, 2025

Darius Slay and Drew Rosenhaus are essentially forcing his way to the Eagles by threatening retirement as he “contemplates his future.”

Yet the Bills don’t technically have to comply with anything that Slay or Rosenhaus want.

But things are tricky with such a powerful agent.

— Anthony DiBona (@DiBonaNFL) December 4, 2025

The Eagles and Slay could get their reunion after all.

If Slay is still playing, he’ll be apart of the Eagles-Bills matchup on Dec. 28.