Slayton Out, Giants Move On | NFL News

0:00On September 8th, the New York Giants made a surprising move this week, releasing Darius Slayton, their longest tenured player. He'd been with the team for seven years, and even led them in receiving yards for two seasons. This decision comes just before their season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. It seems Slayton's role was shrinking. With the team focusing on bigger receivers and adding new talent like Malig neighbors, his spot on the Dept Chart was becoming less secure. He also recently had double hernia surgery, which likely impacted his training camp performance. Slayton himself expressed gratitude for his time with the Giants, but this move wasn't entirely out of the blue. He was reportedly frustrated with his lack of targets during the preseason, and it's possible he requested a fresh start once he realized he might be. Inactive for the upcoming game. The financial aspect of this release is pretty significant. The Giants are taking on over $12 million in Deadcap Money this year while only saving a little over $3 million.

1:00This is due to the structure of his contract, which had a large guarantee amount for a future year. Despite the financial hit and the team's current direction, Slayton leased behind a solid legacy. He was a fifth-round pick who significantly outperform expectations, and he was also a mentor to some of the younger players. Now he's looking for his next opportunity. NFL News Today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters on Game Day.