Big Play Slay Tee (Youth)

A cornerback who has had more than his fair share of great football moments – remember, Slay has been selected to four Pro Bowls and has once been voted an All-Pro player now in his 10th NFL season and third with the Eagles – is among the most acclaimed at his position. He's an elite cornerback and has been one for many seasons.

But what he did on Monday September 19th, 2022 was special. Slay registered two interceptions and five passes defensed. He spent most of the night covering Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson one-on-one, shutting down a player who in his previous 34 games had more than 200 receptions, 3,200 yards, and 19 touchdowns. On Monday night, Jefferson caught six passes for 48 yards on 12 targets.

The league noticed and on September 21st, 2022 Slay was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. It is the second time that an Eagle has earned honors in the young season after Zech McPhearson was the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week following the September 11th, 2022 win over the Lions. This is Slay's fifth career weekly award and second as an Eagle.

"I take no matchup lightly, but he is one of the best in the world," Slay said. "I am one of the best in the world, too. I was looking forward to the matchup."