Eagles Reunite With 6×Pro Bowl Corner to Stabilize Secondary for Playoff Push
Philadelphia, PA – The Eagles continue navigating a fragile secondary as injuries complicate their late season surge. Quinyon Mitchell remains limited with a hamstring strain while Adoree’ Jackson is still progressing through concussion evaluation.
Depth concerns created real urgency for Philadelphia. Young cornerbacks like Kelee Ringo and Eli Ricks have flashed talent, but their inconsistency against vertical routes makes veteran support increasingly essential for a playoff bound roster.
The solution arrived quickly when Pittsburgh unexpectedly released veteran cornerback Darius Slay. His availability instantly shifted Philadelphia’s outlook as the front office moved with speed to secure a reunion that once felt unlikely.
Slay returns to a building he knows well. His command of cover technique, communication discipline, and leadership presence offer exactly what a young secondary requires during a demanding NFC race.
Coaches believe his return provides more than depth. Slay’s experience against elite receivers and his ability to stabilize outside coverage create immediate trust in late game situations.
Philadelphia views this reunion as both a short term reinforcement and a strategic boost. With Mitchell and DeJean playing at high levels, adding a respected veteran strengthens every layer of the defensive backfield.
The Eagles now prepare for their December stretch with renewed confidence. A familiar voice has returned, ready to elevate a secondary balancing youth, injuries, and championship level expectations.
49ers great Roger Craig named 2026 Hall of Fame finalist
San Francisco 49ers legend Roger Craig took a significant step toward football immortality on Wednesday. The former NFL running back was named one of five finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, joining senior finalists Ken Anderson and L.C. Greenwood, coach finalist Bill Belichick, and contributor finalist Robert Kraft.
To earn induction, Craig must secure at least 80% approval from the Hall of Fame selection committee. Each voter may choose only three of the five finalists, and a maximum of three individuals from this group can be enshrined alongside the modern-era inductees in 2026.
A vote will take place next year, ahead of Super Bowl LX.
Craig's absence from the Hall remains one of the most debated oversights in the eyes of 49ers fans, especially considering his remarkable career accomplishments. In 1985, he became the first player ever to post a "thousand-thousand" season, finishing with 1,050 rushing yards and 1,016 receiving yards.
Three years later, he totaled 2,036 yards from scrimmage—including 1,502 on the ground—during a dominant 1988 campaign.
Over his 11 NFL seasons, Craig amassed 8,189 rushing yards and 56 rushing touchdowns, along with 4,911 receiving yards and 17 touchdown receptions. In the postseason, he added 841 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns, 606 receiving yards, and two touchdown catches across 18 career playoff games.
A second-round pick by the 49ers in 1983, Craig earned four Pro Bowl selections, a first-team All-Pro honor in 1988, and helped lead San Francisco to three Super Bowl championships.
