Lions' Asking Price 'Incredibly High' For Darius Slay

Darius Slay is one of the biggest names on the market as Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline approaches -- which doesn't mean the Lions want to move him. 

They've been getting calls on Slay since his noncommittal comments toward the organization last week, and on Monday it was reported that the Eagles were making a strong push for the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback. 

But Slay is likely staying put unless the Lions receive an offer that blows them out of the water, something similar to what the Jaguars got for Jalen Ramsey: two first-round picks and a fourth. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday morning that he expects Slay to remain in Detroit beyond the trade deadline. 

"I know there was some mention yesterday that the Philadelphia Eagles are potentially in play for Slay, but the asking price for Slay, I am told, remains incredibly high. And if (Eagles GM) Howie Roseman didn't pay big for Jalen Ramsey -- and he did make a sizable offer, just not big enough to complete the trade -- I just don't see him going to those kind of levels for Darius Slay. So I'm going to say Slay remains a Detroit Lion beyond today," said Garofolo. 

From @gmfb: The #Lions' asking price for CB Darius Slay has remained incredibly high so I don't see him getting traded today, nor has there been any indication #Giants CB Janoris Jenkins is on the move. #NFLTradeDeadline #AsOfRightNow pic.twitter.com/7mMEPkvAaP

It makes plenty of sense for the Lions to set the bar high. Slay is their top playmaker on defense, which was illustrated two days ago when Detroit surrendered four touchdowns to Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones with Slay sidelined due to an injury. He leads the NFL in passes defended and is tied for the lead in picks over the past six seasons. 

Furthermore, the Lions are trying to make a run at the playoffs. They already face an uphill climb, and it will become impossibly steep without Slay. 

A trade isn't completely off the table. As Slay himself said last week, "At the end of the day it's a business. Nobody's safe." But it would come as a surprise at this point, and the Lions would have to love the return.