Buffalo Bills Acquire Veteran Cornerback Darius Slay from Steelers Off Waivers
The Buffalo Bills have strengthened their secondary with the acquisition of veteran cornerback Darius Slay from the Pittsburgh Steelers. This move comes after the Bills released cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram on Wednesday.
Details of the Acquisition
Darius Slay, 34, joined the Bills after being claimed off waivers. He had been with the Steelers for just one season, during which he appeared in ten games. Unfortunately, he did not participate in the Steelers’ recent 26-7 defeat against the Bills.
Performance Statistics
- Total tackles with Steelers: 36
- Passes defended: 3
Career Overview
Slay hails from Brunswick, Georgia, and has 13 years of NFL experience after playing college football at Mississippi State. He was selected in the 2013 NFL Draft as the 36th overall pick.
During the first seven years of his career, Slay played for the Detroit Lions before moving to the Philadelphia Eagles for five seasons. He notably won Super Bowl LIX with the Eagles in early January.
Notable Achievements
- Six-time Pro Bowler
- First-team All-Pro in 2017
- Total tackles throughout career: 655
- Interceptions: 28 (including three pick-sixes)
- Career games played: 187
Upcoming Game
The Buffalo Bills, currently holding an 8-4 record, will face the Cincinnati Bengals, who sit at 4-8, this Sunday at Highmark Stadium. The addition of Slay is expected to bolster their defense as they prepare for this important matchup.
