Giants Release Star Receiver Slayton | NFL News

0:00On September 8th, the New York Giants made a surprising move this week, releasing wide receiver Darius Sladen. He was actually the team's longest 10-year player, drafted back in 2019. Sladen quietly became one of their more productive receivers, ranking high all time for the Giants in both catches and yards. This move comes as the Giants had been making a lot of changes to their roster this off-season. Sladen was a fifth-round pick, who really outperformed expectations during his time in New York. He consistently put up solid numbers, averaging nearly 50 receptions, and over 700 yards per season. Despite his consistent production, it seems Sladen just didn't fit into the team's plans for the upcoming season. The Giants will still be paying him a significant amount, even though he's no longer on the roster, due to his contract guarantees. It's a tough situation for a player who gave the team so much. He finished his 10-year with the Giants having caught 296 passes for over 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns.

1:00He handled his business with class throughout his years in these Rutherford. It's always interesting to see how these roster decisions play out. We'll have to see where Darius Sladen lands next, and how he performs for his new team. It's a business, and these kinds of moves are part of the game in the NFL. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.