Darius Slay #23 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Ford Field on September 24, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan.
DETROIT – The Detroit Lions have traded their star cornerback Darius Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles, according to reports.
The Lions will receive a third and fifth round pick in 2020 in return, according to ESPN.
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Exact Eagles’ picks being sent to Detroit in exchange for CB Darius Slay: No. 85 and No. 166.
Lions now have five of the top 85 picks. And there could be a windfall more if another team decides to trade for the third overall pick.
A splash for Philly: The #Eagles are trading for #Lions star CB Darius Slay, sources say, finishing off talks that first began around the trade deadline. As part of the deal, Slay receives a new contract that puts him among the highest-paid at his position.
Ken Haddad has been with Local 4/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He helps lead news coverage and content across broadcast and digital platforms. He's from the Metro Detroit area, and loves covering important news (and sports) in his hometown.