Darius Slay, a cornerback, is expected to rejoin the Eagles.
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Coach Nick Sirianni said on Saturday that cornerback Darius Slay of the Philadelphia Eagles will not play against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night due to arthroscopic knee surgery he underwent this week. Sirianni did not provide a timetable for Slay’s return, but people with knowledge of the matter told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the cornerback is probably going to return by the end of the regular season.
When asked about Slay’s replacement, Sirianni chose not to disclose details but expressed confidence in the team’s depth, stating, “We’ve got the right guys in place.” Among the potential candidates are rookie Kelee Ringo and second-year player Josh Jobe.
With 14 pass breakups, including one that resulted in a score, and two interceptions, Darius Slay has been an exceptional player for the Eagles in the secondary. Notwithstanding Slay’s individual accomplishments, the Eagles’ pass defense is currently ranked 28th in the NFL, having given up 29 touchdowns through the air, which is the second-highest total.
The underperforming pass defense may get some respite soon because Avonte Maddox, a cornerback, is scheduled to return to practice the next week. Maddox is anticipated to return to action later this season after being placed on injured reserve in September due to a torn pectoral.
Switching gears to the offensive side, quarterback Jalen Hurts missed Saturday’s practice due to illness. While he is anticipated to travel with the team and play on Monday, the Eagles are taking precautions to prevent the spread of illness among the players.
