NFL Rumors: Eagles Star Sounds Off On Trade Rumors To Dallas Cowboys

There were rumors that the Philadelphia Eagles were considering cutting Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay, but they ultimately found a way to keep him through a new contractual agreement.

During this time, rumors circulated that the Eagles had reached out to the Dallas Cowboys about a potential trade involving Slay.

However, this was later found to be inaccurate, and Slay himself joked about the idea on social media, expressing doubt that the Eagles would trade him to a division rival.

Lol I don’t think they would trade me in the division 😂 https://t.co/9m5ORt2EjC

— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 14, 2023

Meanwhile, the Cowboys made a move to bolster their secondary by trading for veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who had been with the Indianapolis Colts.

The five-time All-Pro is set to start opposite Trevon Diggs next season and is expected to be a force for the Cowboys in their rivalry games against the Eagles. The Cowboys gave up a fifth-round pick for Gilmore, who will earn $7.9 million next season.

Clarification: there was a discussion about the Cowboys' potential interest in Darius Slay once the Eagles gave him permission to seek a trade. Eagles did not make the call to Dallas.

— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) March 14, 2023

As for Slay, he remains with the Eagles and is looking to build on his Pro Bowl performance from last season.

While he had been given permission to seek a trade, it seems that he will stay put for at least another season.

The Eagles will hope that Slay can continue to be a key piece of their defense as they aim to compete in the NFC East.

Source says no call came from the Eagles to discuss a trade with the Cowboys involving Darius Slay. Slay and Drew Rosenhaus are allowed to look into possible trades with other teams. https://t.co/lZfmM6GNmb

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) March 14, 2023

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