After just 10 games, the Pittsburgh Steelers and veteran cornerback Darius Slay have mutually agreed to part ways, according to ESPN . The Steelers have reportedly filled Slay's roster spot with Asante Samuel Jr. , who made his season debut during Pittsburgh's Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills .

A six-time Pro Bowler, Slay was part of the Steelers' re-vamped secondary that also included the acquisition of seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey . Injuries, however, and inconsistent performances ultimately led to Slay losing his starting job to James Pierre prior to Pittsburgh's Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears . Slay was a healthy scratch during this past Sunday's 26-7 loss to Buffalo.

Slay's release comes just several weeks after Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said

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