CB Darius Slay, Steelers agree to part ways

Field Level Media|published: Tue 2nd December, 16:16 2025

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas (80) catches a pass as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Darius Slay (23) defends in the third quarter of the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Oct. 16, 2025.

Six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay and the Pittsburgh Steelers mutually agreed to part ways, his agents told ESPN on Tuesday.

Per the network, Slay is interested in continuing his career and "will consider signing with other teams."

Signed to a one-year, $10 million contract in the offseason, Slay was a healthy scratch in the Steelers' 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. That move came on the heels of Slay being benched in favor of fellow cornerback James Pierre during the team's 31-28 setback to the Chicago Bears in Week 12.

Slay, who turns 35 on New Year's Day, had 36 tackles and one fumble recovery in 10 games (nine starts) this season.

He has 28 career interceptions and 163 passes defensed in 187 games (176 starts) with the Detroit Lions (2013-19), Philadelphia Eagles (2020-24) and Steelers (2025). He was drafted in the second round by Detroit in 2013, going on to make three Pro Bowls for the Lions.

A string of three more consecutive Pro Bowl nominations was snapped in 2024, when he started all 14 games in which he played.

--Field Level Media

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