For a few years now, the defensive secondary of the Philadelphia Eagles has left much to the imagination. It’s been an area of opportunity to the point where they needed to address it at some point this offseason. Wisely, the Eagles made a big trade to acquire one of the top cornerbacks today in Darius Slay.
The Eagles worked with the Detroit Lions to make it happen as they were able to trade for Slay and not give up a whole lot to bolster their secondary immediately upon his arrival. All it took was a third and fifth-round pick and now, the Eagles have a true shutdown cornerback capable of keeping up with any receiver coming his way.