Eagles’ Slay has knee surgery, out vs. Seahawks

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay underwent arthroscopic knee surgery this week and will miss Monday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, coach Nick Sirianni said Saturday.

Sirianni did not provide a timeline for Slay’s return, but sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the cornerback is expected back by the end of the regular season.

Sirianni declined to reveal who would replace Slay in the lineup, saying: “We’ve got the right guys in place.” Rookie Kelee Ringo and second-year player Josh Jobe are two of the top candidates.

Slay has been the best player for an otherwise shaky secondary, posting two interceptions — one of which he returned for a touchdown — and 14 pass breakups.

The Eagles rank 28th in pass defense and have given up 29 touchdowns through the air, the second most in the NFL. They may soon get help there as Philadelphia will open up the practice window next week for cornerback Avonte Maddox, a source said. The expectation is that Maddox will play again this season after going on injured reserve with a torn pectoral in September.

On the offensive side of the ball, quarterback Jalen Hurts missed practice Saturday with an illness. He’s expected to still travel with the team and play Monday, but the Eagles are being cautious about getting more players sick.

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