{
  "id": 6268514,
  "title": "Report: 3 teams already in mix for ex-Giants WR Darius Slayton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/report-3-teams-already-in-mix-for-ex-giants-wr-darius-slayton",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T10:55:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-3-teams-already-mix-105551622.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Giants have released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton following seven years with the team. Slayton's tenure began when the Giants drafted him in the fifth round in 2019. He made the initial 53-man roster but was let go days before the team's opening game against the Dallas Cowboys. Interest in the 29-year-old from other teams arrived swiftly, with Josina Anderson of Exhibit News Network reporting that three teams have already initiated preliminary discussions. While Anderson did not name the clubs, Indianapolis was mentioned separately due to Slayton's relationship with quarterback Daniel Jones, though Indianapolis is not considered among the top three contenders. Another team to watch is the Tennessee Titans, where former Giants head coach Brian Daboll has taken on the role of offensive coordinator. He has already signed wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson and tight end Daniel Bellinger to Nashville. Slayton, entering Year 2 of a three-year, $36 million contract, had his season cut short due to core-muscle surgery in April, which left him without a target in the preseason finale. During his time with the Giants, Slayton had 37 receptions for 538 yards and one touchdown in the 2019 season. His career in New York includes 296 receptions, 4,435 yards, and 22 scores in 106 games.",
  "summary": "Three teams are already reportedly in the mix for former New York Giants WR Darius Slayton.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Darius Slayton’s eight-year Giants run comes to a surprising",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/darius-slaytons-eight-year-giants-run-comes-to-a-surprising",
        "published": "2026-09-07T21:37:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}