Darius Slayton had a number of choices after the s launched him, however a number of components helped make thes his selection.
The veteran huge receiver advised reporters that a number of groups contacted him through the previous week. And it was the chance in Indianapolis and his previous reference to quarterback Daniel Jones that made him need to be a Colt.
“Yeah, a couple of groups reached out over the span of the final week,” Slayton stated, >. “I noticed that (Alec) Pierce went down. Clearly, I wasn’t cheering for that, however clearly I knew that form of would supply some alternative right here. And DJ being right here, being accustomed to the quarterback additionally helped."
Did Darius Slayton produce other choices than the s?
“Yeah, a couple of groups reached out over the span of the final week. …”
“I noticed that (Alec) Pierce went down. Clearly, I wasn’t cheering for that, however clearly I knew that form of would supply some alternative right here. …” P
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Slayton, 29, spent his first seven seasons with the Giants and overlapped with s quarterback Daniel Jones from 2019 by 2024.
That acquaintance ought to assist Slayton acclimate shortly. He has 296 profession receptions for 4,435 yards and 22 touchdowns, averaging 15 yards per catch throughout 106 video games.
In 2025, he recorded 37 receptions for 538 yards and one landing.
Slayton can't absolutely replicate Pierce, who has led the NFL in yards per reception in consecutive seasons. Nonetheless, his velocity and chemistry with Jones might threaten defenses downfield throughout Pierce's time on the sideline.
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