The Eagles took in the new league year by retooling their running back room. After Kenneth Gainwell agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the league year turned over Wednesday afternoon, the Eagles agreed to terms with former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon according to a league source.

A 2016 second-round pick, Slay earned three Pro Bowl nods during his first seven seasons with the Detroit Lions. He continued to play at a Pro Bowl level during his five seasons with the Eagles. Slay has 28 career interceptions, and his 160 career pass breakups is tops among active players.