Dolphins consider adding free agent wide receiver Darius Slayton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 6:28 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Following his release by the Giants on Monday, free agent wide receiver Darius Slayton has emerged as a potential target for the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins are currently navigating a significant transition at the wide receiver position after parting ways with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle during the offseason. Miami enters the 2026 season with a roster that includes incumbent receiver Malik Washington and three rookies, Caleb Douglas, Christopher Bell, and Kevin Coleman Jr. The team may look to strengthen this unit ahead of Week 1 to support new quarterback Malik Willis. A potential connection exists between Slayton and Miami through Dolphins wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert, who previously held the same position with the Giants. The Dolphins have yet to announce any formal interest in signing the veteran wideout.
- •The Giants released Darius Slayton on Monday.
- •Dolphins wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert previously coached Slayton in New York.
- •Miami is building its passing attack around quarterback Malik Willis.
- •The Dolphins' current receiver group features Malik Washington and three 2026 draft picks.
- 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — Dolphins Have Helpful Link To Sudden Free Agent WR Darius Slayton
"No one is going to make the case that the Miami Dolphins have a particularly strong wide receiver depth chart. They could have a chance to upgrade it as Week 1 approaches, if they want to give a phone call to the sudden free agent WR Darius Slayton. The Giants cut Slayton on Monday, a […] The post Dolphins Have Helpful Link To Sudden Free Agent WR Darius Slayton appeared first on HEAVY.
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