Darius Slay Jr. is an American football cornerback playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers as of April 2025. He launched his pro career after getting selected with the 36th overall pick in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He is a veteran of the league who spent the first seven years of his professional career with the Lions. In 2020, he decided to join the Eagles in the offseason. After winning his first-ever Lombardi Trophy in 2025, Slay was added by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 as a free agent. As of April 2025, Slay has recorded 619 total tackles, 160 passes defended, and 28 interceptions.
Before his professional career, he attended Brunswick High School in his hometown, where he played on both sides of the ball. Slay went to the Itawamba Community College for two years before transferring to Mississippi State University for his final two years of eligibility. In his two seasons with the Bulldogs, Slay saw action in 26 games and recorded 64 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 6 interceptions.
Darius Slay's Contract Breakdown
Darius Slay signed a one-year deal worth $10 million with the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 12, 2025, according to Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 yr(s) / $10,000,000 | $8,745,000 | $10,000,000 | $8,745,000 | $8,745,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | $1,255,000 | $8,745,000 | $10,000,000 | $8,745,000 | $10,000,000 |
What are the terms of Darius Slay's contract?
Slay’s deal included an $8.7 million signing bonus and guaranteed him $8.7 million at the time of signing (via Spotrac).
Darius Slay Salary
In 2025, Slay’s base salary will be $1.25 million. The contract amounts for 2025 to carry a cap hit of $10 million and a dead cap value of $8.7 million. As per Darius Slay’s current contract terms, he has an average annual salary of $10 million (via Spotrac).
How much does Darius Slay make per minute?
If Darius Slay's contract worth $10 million over 1 year is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Slay makes around $19 per minute.
How much of Darius Slay’s Contract is guaranteed?
Darius Slay’s deal guarantees him the full $10 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Darius Slay's Career Earnings
Darius Slay has amassed $110.1 million in his career, as per Spotrac.
Darius Slay Contract History
2023-2025
Slay stayed in Philly by extending his contract for 3 more years, which was worth $42 million. He earned $10.1 million as a signing bonus and was guaranteed $24.5 million. His average annual salary was $14 million.
2020-2023
Slay’s biggest contract thus far was the one he signed in 2020 with the Eagles, which was a 3-year deal for $50,050,000 in which he earned $13 million as a signing bonus and was guaranteed $30,050,000. His average annual salary was $16,683,333.
2016-2020
His next contract with the Detroit Lions was another 4-year deal worth $48,150,000 with a signing bonus of $14.5 million and $23.1 million in guarantee. He earned an average annual salary of $12,037,500.
2013-2016
Slay started his career in the league with the Detroit Lions, with an entry-level contract for 4 years worth $5,289,302. This contract included a signing bonus of $2,226,764 and a guarantee of $3,127,187. The average annual salary came to $1,322,326.
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FAQs on Darius Slay
A. Darius Slay is 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) in height.
A. Darius Slay first attended Itawamba Community College (ICC) in Mississippi before transferring to Mississippi State University for his final two years.
A. Darius Slay weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
A. Darius Slay has played for the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles and as of April 2025, he is on his third team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A. Darius Slay was drafted in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
