Sept 8, 2012; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Darius Slay (9) during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Auburn Tigers 28-10. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden–USA TODAY Sports
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Lions chose to trade for the former 2nd-rond pick from the 2013 draft, rather than risk losing him on waivers if he were to be released, as it was reported yesterday. Schefter reported, via his twitter account @AdamSchefter.
“Tampa Bay wound up not releasing CB Johnthan Banks; instead it is trading him to Detroit, per league source.