Darius Slay already has his jersey number in mind for his new team.
Slay said on Instagram Saturday that he wants to wear No. 24 for the Eagles in honor of Kobe Bryant.
Eagles CB Darius Slay says he will wear 24 with Eagles to honor Kobe Bryant. He is thrilled to join Eagles knowing it was Kobe’s favorite team
“I’m going Kobe mode. Black mamba. Rest in peace to the One of my favorite players. I will look good in 24”
@_bigplayslay23 pic.twitter.com/d6Pmi14WUI
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) March 22, 2020
Bryant, who died in January, is from Philadelphia and was a fan of the Eagles. Slay wants to honor him in that way.
Slay, 29, was acquired by the Eagles for a third and fifth-round pick in a trade with the Detroit Lions. The cornerback got a three-year, $50 million extension that includes $30 million guaranteed as part of the deal.
Wearing No. 24 will be cool for Slay, but he has to maintain a high level of play to wear it well for Kobe.
