“Eagle fans already delusional”- Tyreek Hill takes shots at Philadelphia's fan base after Darius Slay’s outraging tweet

“Eagle fans already delusional” - Tyreek Hill takes shots at Philadelphia's fan base after Darius Slay’s outraging tweet

By Andre Castillo

Published Apr 07, 2023 07:01 GMT

Darius Slay may have just ignited a feud with Tyreek Hill

Darius Slay is no stranger to bold tweets, but his latest one may have taken the cake. He recently tweeted:

No context has been provided yet, but he may have been referring to himself and his Philadelphia Eagles teammates, who posted one of the best pass defenses in 2022.

Even though they currently play in different conferences, Slay and Hill will tangle with each other when the Eagles and the Dolphins meet sometime this season. In the meantime, though, their feud is seemingly just getting started.

What is Darius Slay's contract situation?

Darius Slay ended his previous three-year contract at Super Bowl LVII. He later signed an extension in 2020, when he was traded from the Detroit Lions. The old contract was worth $50 million, with three-fifths ($30 million) of it guaranteed.

When free agency began, Slay and the Eagles were initially unable to agree to terms on a new deal, and the team looked all but certain to release the Pro Bowl cornerback, who even hinted at it:

But just a day later, the Eagles announced that they were keeping Slay after all, this time on a new three-year, $42 million deal with $23 million of it guaranteed. In typical Darius Slay fashion, he had big words regarding the extension:

About the author

Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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