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Eagles’ Quinyon Mitchell sends special message to Darius Slay after retirement
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When news broke that Darius Slay was calling it a career after 13 seasons in the NFL, it was a bittersweet moment for fans of the Philadelphia Eagles .
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On one hand, Slay was almost certainly not going to play for the Eagles in 2025, as they already signed two free agent cornerbacks, Riq Woolen and Jonathan Jones , in free agency and have plenty of resources at their disposal in the 2026 NFL Draft. Factor in that the Buffalo Bills still have Slay's rights , and it's unlikely Slay would have logged a snap for the Eagles unless things went really, really, really bad.
And yet, Slay was a cartified difference-maker for the Eagles who helped to change the culture of their historically bad secondary, making him a franchise legend even before he won the Super Bowl.
Asked about Slay calling it a career, Quinyon Mitchell tipped his cap to Slay, as he was a massive mentor to the young lockdown cornerback.
"I just know a lot, more than I can explain," Mitchell said. "Before I got here, I watched a lot of his tapes, I was kind of like manifesting, playing with him. So he's just teaching me everything, giving me everything I need. He's been a big part."
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While Migchell was widely expected to be drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, few expected him to be a certified baller right out of the gates after a career played exclusively at Toledo. Slay saw something special in Mitchell right from the jump and played a big role in his development, with the young star set to likely earn a new contract with an AAV that begins with a three when it's his turn to be extended. Though they may no longer be teammates, Slay's legacy will live on in Mitchell for years to come.
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