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It appears like someone jinxed Eagles CB Darius Slay. The dude was in top form today and posed a threat to the Bengals on the field. He was making large passes and defended effectively at first, but things quickly deteriorated. Everyone witnessed the man’s injury and subsequent attempt to walk off the ground. But, what happened to him?

So far, certain stories have surfaced regarding Darius Slay, and the situation does not appear good for the CB. He had a groin strain and had to go off the field. After the strain, he was walking awkwardly, which is natural given the injuries. The man went to the medical tent, and after a few tests, things didn’t seem good for him.

The Philadelphia Eagles’ official X page has commented on the CB and provided us with a huge update. Darius Slay’s comeback today is doubtful, according to the team. Most likely, the man is out of today’s game, and the Bengals now have an excellent chance to turn it around.

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The 33-year-old made four single tackles this game, all of which were terrific and to the point. Due to all of these factors, his departure harmed the Eagles, but the team handled it effectively. Jalen Hurts, the quarterback, never let the momentum slip away, which is why the team is on the edge of winning right now.

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On the other hand, there has been no new update on Darius Slay’s injury, but it appears that the guy will be rested for the remainder of the game. Furthermore, doctors may be able to estimate his exact pain level following additional tests after the game. Although this is not a major injury, based on the previous few games, it appears that the CB has to be more careful.

Darius Slay should play vigilantly on the field

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But why? Isn’t the cornerback supposed to play hard on defense? Well, yes, a cornerback should act like that, but not at the expense of his own health. The main task here is Darius Slay’s back-to-back injuries in recent weeks. Although these injuries demonstrate his determination, they also put the athlete on the point of retirement.

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Slay suffered a knee injury in Week 7’s game against the New York Giants and was doubtful to return. The same thing happened in week 8 but with the groin instead of the knee. The CB has injured his knee and hamstring multiple times over his career, and a groin injury might indicate how hard he is exerting himself.

Over the course of seven years, the guy had eight walkouts due to knee issues, one for ankle injuries, one for calf injuries, and five for hamstring injuries. And now another injury has been added to the list. We hope the CB is well and nothing terrible has happened to him. Only time will tell what injuries the individual sustained.

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