Six-Time Pro Bowler & Super Bowl Champion Announces Retirement After Legendary Career

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay, who won a Super Bowl 59 championship ring with the Philadelphia Eagles, is calling it a career.

On social media, Darius Slay announced his retirement after a marvelous 13-year career in the NFL. Slay made the announcement with a heartwarming video post and message on social media:

Slay played 10 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season before being placed on waivers. He was claimed by the playoff-bound Buffalo Bills, but decided against reporting to the team.

Darius Slay wouldn’t play in the NFL again after being waived by the Steelers. And so, he walks away with a championship ring, six Pro Bowl nods, a 2017 First-team All-Pro selection, 28 interceptions and 163 pass breakups, per Pro Football Reference.

The Detroit Lions drafted Slay in the second round (36th overall) in 2013. He spent his first five seasons there before getting traded to Philadelphia in 2020. Slay led the Eagles to four playoff appearances, two NFC Championships and a Super Bowl 59 victory.

Darius Slay Is Latest Notable NFL Player To Call It Quits In 2026

There certainly hasn’t been a shortage of notable NFL players who decided to retire here in 2026. Though he hasn’t officially announced it, Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is expected to retire due to a serious neck injury.

Two weeks ago, Chicago Bears superstar center Drew Dalman stunned everyone by retiring at tge age of 27. And just last week, Super Bowl 59 champion and ex-San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Bryce Huff surprisingly retired at age 27.

Given his age and declining production, Slay’s retirement really doesn’t come as a surprise. With his career over, a fascinating debate can be held regarding a potential Hall of Fame case.