Darius Slay shown a lot of love on Twitter following his trade to the Eagles

Darius Slay has always been one of the most active NFL players on social media. It’s helped fuel his popularity not just in Detroit but around the league’s fan bases. He’s also quite popular and beloved by fellow NFL players, and that was never more evident than in the aftermath of Slay’s trade from the Lions to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Many NFL players took to Twitter to show love to Slay and congratulate him on getting his desired status as the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback.

Slay himself took note, retweeting many of the praises and congratulatory messages sent his way by players, teammates old and new and fans alike.

Happy for you @_bigplayslay23 went and got exactly what you deserve! Go ball out and I need that Jersey this year!

— DK (@DevonKennard) March 19, 2020

Let’s gooooooo brudda 💯🤙🏾 #FlyEaglesFly @_bigplayslay23

— Sidney Jones IV (@SidneyJonesIV) March 19, 2020

The Eagles got them one w/ @_bigplayslay23 . Got into a better situation and got the BAG! #MuchDeserved 🔒 pic.twitter.com/E3R4wzf9Bu

— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) March 19, 2020

Slay just got a nice deal.

— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) March 19, 2020

This is just Stupid! All I do is watch wide receiver and corner back tape!!! In my humble opinion slay is top 5 easily. It’s a different world playing PRESS on a teams #1 wideout each week. BAG MAN!!! 🙌🏽✊🏽🙏🏽 https://t.co/UxHgBNRS11

— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) March 19, 2020

My boy @_bigplayslay23! ✊🏾💯 Congrats man! Your going to love it in Philly! #FlyEaglesFly 🦅 https://t.co/zAEs7hd3gz

— Jamar Chaney (@Jamar51Chaney) March 19, 2020

New Eagles CB Darius Slay is one of just two corners named to the last three Pro Bowls. He has 82 pass breakups since 2015, more than any other player in the NFL. He's a standout man-to-man coverage player.

Philly lands the impact corner it has long coveted.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 19, 2020

Darius Slay's match-and-mirror ability is still up there with the best in the NFL.

Shadowing every team's top receiver in and away from the slot is a tall order, but he was always in his opponent's hip pocket — some of his best reps are on catches allowed. pic.twitter.com/mv3MyJG2AZ

— Austin Gayle (@PFF_AustinGayle) March 19, 2020

All 19 CAREER INTs from new @eagles CB Darius Slay!

This is why they call him @_bigplayslay23. 👇🦅 pic.twitter.com/pe8iatZm45

— NFL (@NFL) March 19, 2020

Yo @_bigplayslay23 yessirrrrr! Congrats, and about time. Finally got what you deserve. Happy for you.

— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) March 19, 2020

Former Lions CB Dre Bly had an interesting perspective to offer:

They Traded away their last ProBowl player b4 u 13 years ago so history always finds a way 2 repeats itself! No hard feelings bro! U have reconnected with ur former head coach too! Relationships are important bro! Enjoy this ride! It’s gonna b fun! Salute my boy @_bigplayslay23

— Dré Bly (@drebly_32) March 19, 2020