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Giants release their longest-tenured player, wide receiver Darius Slayton

  • On Monday, the New York Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton, ending his seven-year tenure as the team's longest-tenured player since his 2019 draft selection.
  • Facing a salary cap crunch of $953,427, the Giants moved to address roster constraints, securing $3.161 million in savings through the post-June 1 cut.
  • Slayton's production declined after signing a 3-year, $36 million contract in 2025, and he faced competition from younger players including Malik Nabers and Malachi Fields.
  • The Giants will incur $12.749 million in dead money this year and $3 million next year, despite saving $2.5 million by removing Slayton from the Week 1 roster.
  • Slayton, who accumulated 296 career receptions, is now an unrestricted free agent. "At the end of the day, you control what you can control," he said.
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Giants release WR Darius Slayton

The New York Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton, their longest-tenured player, on Monday with six days before the season opener.

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