"This game put me in a position to take care of my family and loved ones and I'm forever grateful. It's hard to say goodbye, but God has a new chapter for me and I'm ready to turn the page and start my new journey."
"Agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter that his client chose not to report because he was contemplating his future, indicating Slay's decision to step away from professional football came after careful consideration of what lay ahead."
Darius Slay, a 35-year-old veteran cornerback, announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons. He expressed gratitude for the game's role in supporting his family and stated readiness for a new life chapter. Slay was claimed by the Buffalo Bills on waivers in December after the Pittsburgh Steelers released him, but he chose not to report while contemplating his future. During his final season with the Steelers, he appeared in 10 games, starting nine, recording three passes defensed, one fumble recovery, and 36 tackles. His career included a Super Bowl victory with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. Slay was a six-time Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro in 2017, accumulating 28 interceptions, 163 passes defended, and 655 tackles across his career that began with the Detroit Lions in 2013.
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