A 2016 second-round pick, Slay earned three Pro Bowl nods during his first seven seasons with the Detroit Lions. He continued to play at a Pro Bowl level during his five seasons with the Eagles. Slay has 28 career interceptions, and his 160 career pass breakups is tops among active players.

The 34-year-old Slay joins a young defensive back group that includes third-year cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and Cory Trice, a rookie last season. The Steelers were in the market to add a cornerback or two after Donte Jackson, who led Pittsburgh with five interceptions in 2024, signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.

D om Disandro won't be able to save the relationship this time, and Darius Slay is heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal after being released by Philadelphia on We