Giants Release Slayton, Look to Nabers | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, the New York Giants are making a move, releasing Darius Slayton, who was the longest tenured player on their roster. He was in the second year of a three-year deal, worth $36 million. Slayton was drafted by the Giants back in 2019 and had a solid career with them, racking up over 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. This past season, Slayton put up decent numbers, catching 37 passes for over 500 yards in a touchdown. He was a reliable option, but the team is looking to maximize their offense around quarterback Jackson Dart with other players. The focus now shifts to Mollick Neighbors, who had a breakout rookie year in 2024. He was off to a strong start this season before suffering a torn ACL. Neighbors is expected to be back in 2026 and will be a primary target. Beyond Neighbors, the Giants will be looking to Darnel Mooney, Malachi Fields and Odo Beckham Jr. to step up. Mooney joined the team as a free agent after playing for the Atlanta Falcons.

1:01Fields is a rookie, and Beckham Jr., a former star, is returning after sitting out last season due to injuries. Releasing Slayton right before their week one game against the Dallas Cowboys, raises some eyebrows. The Giants really need Mooney, Fields, or Beckham Jr. to prove themselves and deliver for the team to succeed this year. That wraps NFL News Today, brought to you with AI.