Eagles’ Darius Slay already taking Quinyon Mitchell under his wing; how rookie CB has impressed during OTAs

PHILADELPHIA — Darius Slay isn’t ready for Quinyon Mitchell to move into his house yet as Eagles general manager Howie Roseman suggested when the team selected him in the first round of the NFL Draft. 

But Mitchell is more than welcome.

“Anything he needs from me, I told him I got him,” Slay said at the NovaCare Complex this week. “I just told him ‘whatever you need, let’s get it, man.'”

Slay has taken Mitchell under his wing over the past month, helping the rookie cornerback who grew up idolizing his game. Mitchell’s talent was on display during the open OTA practice Wednesday, showcasing why the Eagles were more than pleased when he fell to them at No. 22.

On a good deep ball throw from Kenny Pickett to Jacob Harris, Mitchell used his closing speed to break up the connection and a big gain during 7-on-7s. Mitchell also had a pass breakup on a Pickett pass intended for fellow rookie Johnny Wilson.

With Slay and Isaiah Rodgers serving as the starting cornerbacks on Wednesday, Mitchell was with Cooper DeJean and Josh Jobe on the second team. There could be an open spot on the…

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Author : Jeff Kerr

Publish date : 2024-05-25 15:55:26

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