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Darius Slayton faces uncertainty with Giants ahead of roster cuts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:35 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Darius Slayton faces uncertainty with Giants ahead of roster cuts

Summary

Darius Slayton may not survive the New York Giants' roster cuts on Sunday, with sources indicating he is on the bubble. Reports highlight that Slayton is not moving as effectively following surgery to repair a sports hernia. He had a significant role in the preseason finale against the Jets, where he played 33 snaps alongside Odell Beckham Jr. Slayton, a fifth-round pick in 2019, has a three-year contract worth $36 million, with $9.75 million guaranteed. The Giants' final decisions will affect their depth chart and salary cap implications.

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By the Numbers

•Darius Slayton's roster spot is uncertain ahead of cuts.
•He is recovering from a sports hernia surgery.
•Slayton played extensively in the preseason finale against the Jets.
•He has a three-year, $36 million contract with significant guarantees.
•Final roster decisions will be made after Sunday's cuts.

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4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Darius Slayton could be out with the Giants

What they're saying

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With so much focus on whether former Giants star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will make the team in his first year back on the roster since 2018, a receiver drafted a month after OBJ would traded is in danger of not surviving Sunday's cuts.
— Yahoo Sports

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