The Philadelphia Eagles released the veteran cornerback Darius Slay, and if he isn't brought back on a cheaper deal, he will have left behind a strong legacy.

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman made a promise to fans: to do everything in his power to keep the Super Bowl window open as long as possible. To keep the Super Bowl window open, Roseman admitted at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis that he will have to get creative with the roster and managing the salary cap.

Over the last five years, Roseman and the front office have built a young defensive core with plenty of solid depth along the way. Cornerbacks like Isaiah Rodgers and Kelee Ringo were brought in to backup Slay and first-round rookie Quinyon Mitchell. Both have looked the part as potential starters in this league.