Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Detroit Lions' decision to trade Darius Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Detroit Free Press
Darius Slay's relationship with Matt Patricia was fractured and unsalvageable, and the former Detroit Lions cornerback said that ultimately is what set the stage for his trade Thursday to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Slay, a three-time Pro Bowler, told the Free Press on Thursday that his lack of respect for Patricia stems from an incident that happened in training camp during Patricia's first season as Lions coach in 2018.