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Darius Slay Says He'll Wear No. 24 with Eagles to Honor Kobe Bryant

Bleacher Report | March 22, 2020

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Darius Slay will wear No. 24 during the 2020 NFL season in honor of Kobe Bryant.

The cornerback discussed his uniform plans Saturday on social media:

John Clark @JClarkNBCS

Eagles CB Darius Slay says he will wear 24 with Eagles to honor Kobe Bryant. He is thrilled to join Eagles knowing it was Kobe’s favorite team “I’m going Kobe mode. Black mamba. Rest in peace to the ud83dudc10 One of my favorite players. I will look good in 24” ud83cudfa5 @_bigplayslay23 https://t.co/d6Pmi14WUI

Slay wore No. 23 over the past six years with the Detroit Lions but is ready for a fresh start after being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for two draft picks, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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