Eagles Sign Cornerback Just 24 Hours After Being Fired by Steelers!

You Won't Believe This "Lightning-Fast" NFL Deal – A Star Cornerback Gets Fired and Immediately "Rescued" by His Old Team, Creating Backstage Drama That's Leaving Fans Stunned!

Imagine: A veteran cornerback, once a defensive pillar, suddenly fired by the Pittsburgh Steelers less than 24 hours ago. Immediately, two major teams jumped into the waiver claim fray – the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles. The Bills had priority, but this player decided... not to report! That opened up a golden opportunity for the Eagles, and now, they've officially signed him, bringing back a familiar "shield" to bolster their defense. Is this a spectacular comeback or just a power play behind the scenes?

The drama started when the Steelers decided to cut his contract, leaving this guy in conditional free agency. The Bills claimed waiver first, but the player didn't show up, leading to the possibility of the Bills "playing hardball" by recovering a portion of the massive $8.745 million signing bonus – even though they didn't pay any of it. That's a simple rule: The bonus is an advance payment for future services, and if not provided, he risks losing it all!

Amid all the buzzing discussions, it turns out this cornerback is none other than Darius Slay – the star who was once tied to the Eagles before wandering to the Steelers! Slay didn't commit to whether he would have reported if the Eagles had claimed him, only hinting on the Speakeasy podcast: "Mostly, it's a family decision like that, so we'll see how it goes. But I'll handle it day by day." Many sources in the NFL believe Slay is finding every way to return to the Eagles, where he once shone. And now, with this unexpected signing deal, it seems that wish has come true – a twist that's exciting Eagles fans!

If the Bills officially release Slay, he'll go through waivers again, and if he clears, he can sign freely with any team. But with the Eagles "snatching" him just 24 hours later, this is clearly a big win. Steelers fans are regretting it, while the Eagles are smirking because they have an extra "weapon" for the playoffs. Will Slay truly return to his peak?