Darius Slayton, team’s longest-tenured player, released by Giants

The New York Giants have announced they have released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton, the team's longest-tenured player. Slayton, 29, was drafted in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft and had spent all of his time with the Giants. The move creates $3.16 million in cap space but brings $12.75 million in dead cap money. Slayton made an immediate impact as a rookie, combining size and speed to become a crucial deep threat.

He led the Giants in receiving every season from 2019 to 2023, accumulating 296 catches for 4,435 yards and 22 touchdowns. However, Slayton struggled with consistent separation and drops throughout his career. The release positions Darnell Mooney, rookie Malachi Fields, Malik Nabers, and Odell Beckham Jr. as primary receivers. The Giants will now decide how to fill the roster gap, potentially signing Braxton Berrios or adding a free agent while keeping their trio of returners on the practice squad.