Giants release Darius Slayton: Possible landing spots for veteran receiver

In a surprising move, the New York Giants have released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton less than a week before their season-opener against the Dallas Cowboys . Slayton, 29, was the Giants' longest-tenured player and was slated to make $13 million this season. A fifth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft , Slayton caught 296 of 522 targets for 4,435 yards and 22 touchdowns during his time with Big Blue [1].

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1. cbssports.com · Giants release Darius Slayton: Possible landing spots for veteran receiver Sep 7, 2026
2. cbssports.com · NFL survivor pool picks, advice, best knockout strategy, Week 1, 2026: Fade the Dallas Cowboys Sep 6, 2026

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