Philadelphia releases Darius Slay and James Bradberry, paving the way for rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean to lead the secondary.

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Tuesday morning they will release cornerback James Bradberry as a post-June 1 cap casualty. The move comes a day after cornerback Darius Slay was also informed he would not be retained,

You know what they say — another day, another Eagles cornerback released. Okay, they don't actually say that, but in this case, it's true. The Philadelphia Eagles released Darius Slay on Monday, and on Tuesday,

The Eagles are also releasing Slay's cornerback partner in Bradberry, the NFL Network reported Tuesday. Bradberry, an All Pro opposite Slay in 2022, regressed in 2023. He spent last summer learning how to play safety before going on injured reserve with a lower leg injury. He stayed on IR for the entire season.

The Eagles are releasing veteran defensive back James Bradberry according to league sources confirming an NFL Network report. The 31-year-old cornerback spent the entire season on injured reserve after suffering an Achilles injury before the season and is now set to hit free agency.

The Philadelphia Eagles will release defensive back James Bradberry with a post-June 1 designation, according to reports.

The Eagles’ decision to release Darius Slay on Monday should be neither surprising nor alarming. Slay’s career arc and contract suggested that this move was likely, even a formality, and no one should panic about it.