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Curse of Darius Slay Continues | Detroit Lions News

Jul 1, 2026 · 1 min

The Detroit Lions’ cornerback position is still reeling since trading away Darius Slay, with fans dubbing it the “Curse of Darius Slay.” Despite multiple high-draft picks like Jeff Okudah and Terrion Arnold, none have matched Slay’s elite play — and Arnold’s recent release after an arrest has intensified the frustration. Once a Pro Bowl star and Super Bowl winner, Slay’s departure left a void that’s been hard to fill, turning the Lions’ secondary into a symbol of missed opportunities and lingering disappointment.

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