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.

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.

Darius Slay Jr. has agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed $10 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the veteran cornerback's agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter. In adding Slay, the Steelers landed a proven playmaker to pair with 2023 second-round pick Joey Porter Jr,