Giants Let Go of Slayton Ahead of Cowboys Game | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. So the New York Giants decided to move on from wide receiver Darius Sladen. This comes right before their season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Sladen was actually the longest tenured player on the team, heading into what would've been his eighth year. He was a fifth round pick back in 2019, and he's been a pretty steady presence on offense. This season though, he only put up 538 yards and just one touchdown, which was a career low for him. He still had two years left on his contract. Word is, Sladen was looking at being a healthy scratch for that Cowboys game. With Odo Beckham Jr. back in the mix, and Malik neighbors expected to return soon from his ACL injury, plus guys like Darno Mooney and Rookie Malachi, feels getting more reps, the receiver room in New York is pretty stacked. Now that he's released, the 29 year old Sladen is free to go find a new team and get some playing time elsewhere. It makes sense for him to look for an opportunity, rather than being on the sidelines in New York.

1:04The Giants are trying to turn things around after a four win, 13 loss season last year, and missing the playoffs for three years straight. They also brought in John Harball as their new head coach. They'll be kicking off their new season this Sunday night against the Cowboys.