Trade Talks: Will Darius Slay Stay or Go from the Philadelphia Eagles?

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Although Slay is rumoured to be dissatisfied with his current status,

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this choice was made in the hopes that he will stay with the squad.

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In March 2020, the Eagles traded for Slay from the Detroit Lions. With a 4-11-1 record,

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the Eagles have had a poor season. Slay has had a strong season on his own, resulting in two interceptions and 13 passes intercepted.

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the Eagles have had a poor season. Slay has had a strong season on his own,

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resulting in two interceptions and 13 passes intercepted.

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Slay is now in the second year of a three-year, $50 million deal, $26 million of which is guaranteed.

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It will probably be difficult for the Eagles to find a trading partner who is willing to take on Slay's deal.

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Slay also has a no-trade provision, which requires him to consent to any potential trades

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the Eagles' choice to permit Slay to request a trade shows the difficulties that teams encounter when juggling

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