Darius Slay Says There's No Beef With Former Eagles Teammates

Ryan Phillips | Mar 6, 2025

Darius Slay was released by the Philadelphia Eagles after five seasons with the team. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Darius Slay's departure from the Philadelphia Eagles has gotten messy, but the veteran cornerback continues to claim he has no beef with his former team.

On his podcast this week, Slay said that with his departure, he expected Reed Blankenship to take over leadership of Philadelphia's secondary. Some took that as a shot at teammate C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Gardner-Johnson's tweets only led people to believe that more.

You would think feelings would be mutual after a great season but …… aye twin keep that shit solid pic.twitter.com/KLVqJnJAO6

— C.J. Gardner-Johnson (@CGJXXIII) March 5, 2025

Slay was quick to try and calm the noise down, claiming he picked Blankenship as the new leader because he's on the team's leadership council.

We just won a Super Bowl together. I do not have no problem or hate towards bra. Reed is in our leadership council which is y I said what I said. I would expect him to be the next guy up. It’s nothing but love on my end if u really kno me.. Yall have a blessed day. #WorldChamps

— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 6, 2025

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown chimed in on the issue as well.

Eagles community is so messy bruh

— AJ BROWN (@1kalwaysopen_) March 6, 2025

Slay spent five seasons with the Eagles and helped them win a Super Bowl this year. He has insisted there are no hard feelings with his release and has even left the door open to returning.

Despite a Super Bowl victory, drama continues to surround the Eagles.

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