The New York Giants introduced Tuesday afternoon that they’ve launched veteran huge receiver Darius Slayton.
Slayton, 29, was drafted by the Giants within the fifth spherical of the 2019 NFL Draft and was, up till his launch, the longest-tenured Big on the roster.
The Giants create simply $3.16 million in cap house whereas taking up $12.75 million in lifeless cap cash by releasing Slayton.
Slayton made a right away influence for the Giants as a rookie. His unusual mix of dimension and pace made him a much-needed deep menace, and he rapidly constructed a robust rapport with fellow 2019 draftee, quarterback Daniel Jones. Whereas Slayton by no means cracked 800 yards receiving, he did eclipse 700 yards in 4 of his first 5 seasons (2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023). He led the Giants in receiving in every of these seasons.
That stated, whereas Slayton supplied a much-needed vertical factor to the Giants’ offense, he has struggled to constantly generate separation together with his route working. He has additionally struggled with drops all through his profession.
Slayton performed in 106 video games for the Giants, beginning 78. He has 296 catches for 4,435 yards and 22 touchdowns as a Big. Regardless of his limitations, Slayton was an simple hit as a fifth-round decide.
Slayton had double sports activities hernia surgical procedure within the offseason, and lately admitted that he nonetheless didn’t really feel he was working in addition to he may.
The discharge of Slayton positions Darnell Mooney and rookie Malachi Fields to be major receivers together with Malik Nabers and Odell Beckham Jr.
It stays to be seen how the Giants will fill the roster gap created by releasing Slayton. They may signal Braxton Berrios to their energetic roster, or they might add a free agent and preserve their trio of returners on the follow squad. The Giants even have huge receivers Dalen Cambre, Jalin Hyatt, and newly-signed Charlie Jones on the follow squad.
