Darius Slayton’s eight-year Giants run comes to a surprising
The Giants made a stunning roster move by releasing veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton, ending his eight-year run in New York and putting an experienced playmaker on the open market
Veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton's eight-year tenure with the New York Giants has come to an unexpected conclusion as the team releases the 29-year-old player ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Slayton, who joined the Giants in 2019 via the fifth round of the NFL Draft, had been a consistent contributor over his tenure, amassing 296 receptions, 4,435 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns.
Despite amassing impressive statistics during his time in New York, Slayton was let go by the organization just one year after they signed him to a three-year, $36 million contract. The move allows the Giants to reassess their receiving corps, as Slayton's experience could prove valuable for other teams searching for receiving help.
For Slayton, the end of his time with the Giants signifies the beginning of an unexpected new chapter in his NFL career.
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