The Jacksonville Jaguars are in that same boat with needs at critical positions on both sides of the ball as they enter a new year with a fresh general manager and head coach. With the scouting combine now in the rearview mirror,

The Philadelphia Eagles got things going with their offseason with the release of longtime cornerback Darius Slay, starting the restructuring of the NFL's No. 1 defense. Slay will be 35 next January and was designated as a post-June 1 cut.

The Eagles’ decision to release Darius Slay on Monday should be neither surprising nor alarming. Slay’s career arc and contract suggested that this move was likely, even a formality, and no one should panic about it.