The Eagles are releasing veteran cornerback Darius Slay as a salary cap casualty. Philadelphia save roughly $4 million with the release of the 34-year old. Slay has no intention of retiring, so he will be available to sign.

He was a terrific cornerback and a mentor to his heir, Quinyon Mitchell. But there's no need to panic over whether the Eagles can thrive without him. They can.

Slay's total pass breakups throughout his five years in Philadelphia, which ranks eighth all-time in Eagles history. The immediate company around him: Quintin Mikell in 9th with 48, Malcolm Jenkins in 7th with 58, and Asante Samuel at 6th with 64.