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49ers' Richard Sherman defends Darius Slay during Lions trade rumors

Richard Sherman is back on Twitter, and the 49ers star is here to defend a fellow Pro Bowl cornerback.

Sherman, who has been an advocate for fellow players, is all for Slay defending himself amid rumors the Detroit Lions are looking to trade him.

Slay responded to a tweet that showed he has led the NFL in passes defensed since 2017 with 56. Slay reminded everyone that he actual has led the league in that category since 2014, his second professional season.

Since 2014, Slay has recorded at least two interceptions and 13 passes defensed every season.