Darius Slay injury: The Eagles cornerback was injured in the Cowboys game

Another game, another injury for veteran CB Darius Slay. The Eagles’ CB was sidelined with an ankle injury in the first quarter of their Week 10 game against the Cowboys and was later listed as questionable to return. He came back into the game in the second quarter, but was no longer on the field after the halftime break.

Rodgers filled in for Slay in the first half and was the one who took the field with the defense at the start of the third quarter. Slay had just one pass breakup in two quarters and also allowed one big play. Even if Slay wasn’t so injured that he couldn’t stay on the field, Rodgers could give the Eagles a better chance at keeping the Cowboys strong.

Slay has battled various injuries since the start of the season, but that means Rodgers has more than enough experience to fill his role. Rodgers even made his first start of the season last week against the Jaguars as Slay was too injured to play.

The Eagles’ secondary tends to be younger and with Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean exceeding expectations, the pair along with Isaiah Rodgers could be the trio of the future for the position. Slay seems more than happy to coach these young guys and that could be a bigger role for him in the future.