Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, according to head coach Nick Sirianni. The procedure took place earlier this week, and as a result, Slay will miss some time on the field. However, the team is optimistic that he will return within the next four games.

Despite the absence of Slay, the Eagles have decided not to place him on Injured Reserve, indicating their expectation for his return in the near future. Unfortunately, the cornerback will be sidelined for Monday night's game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Coach Sirianni was hesitant to provide an exact timeline for Slay's recovery when asked about his absence. The 32-year-old veteran has been dealing with this knee injury for some time now, having missed the first two days of practice last week. However, Slay returned on Friday and played through the pain in the recent game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

The team's decision for Slay to undergo surgery this week was aimed at ensuring his health as the Eagles approach the playoffs. Although Slay will turn 33 on January 1, he has showcased an impressive performance this season and has been regarded as the team's top cornerback. In his 12 games this season, Slay has recorded 2 interceptions and 14 pass breakups. He has limited opposing quarterbacks to a passer rating of 80.2 and an average of 7.0 yards per attempt.

Coach Sirianni expressed that he was aware of Slay's surgery and anticipated his absence early enough in the week to prepare for this game. The Eagles will undoubtedly miss Slay's presence on the field, and they will need to rely on their depth at the cornerback position to compensate for his absence.

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In the meantime, the Eagles will have to strategically navigate the upcoming games without their star cornerback, hoping for a swift recovery and his imminent return to the field.