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Bills land high-profile defensive upgrade to bolster secondary for playoff push

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In a surprise mid-week splash, the Buffalo Bills have claimed cornerback Darius Slay Jr. off waivers, and he will immediately join the active roster. Slay, who signed a one-year, $10m contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in March, requested his release this week to seek a new playing opportunity this season.

Buffalo Bills claim Darius Slay Jr.

The Buffalo Bills were unwilling to wait for Slay to hit the open market. They wanted him now, and they liked the price tag. Of his contract, Slay has well under $1m remaining, making him a bargain at a position of need.