Giants release veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton from roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 7:36 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

The New York Giants recently released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton. Head coach John Harbaugh stated that the decision was based on the team's vision for the future rather than relying solely on past statistical performance. Harbaugh noted that Slayton worked hard to return from a sports hernia injury, but the organization determined the move was necessary for the current roster construction. Slayton, the longest-tenured player on the roster prior to his release, is expected to sign with another team as he continues his recovery. The Giants will move forward with a receiving rotation that includes Odell Beckham Jr., Darnell Mooney, Malik Nabers, and Malachi Fields. Harbaugh emphasized that the move reflects the team's ongoing assessment of talent during practice sessions.
- •Darius Slayton was released from the New York Giants roster.
- •John Harbaugh stated the decision prioritizes the team's future direction.
- •Slayton was previously the longest-tenured player on the Giants.
- •The team's receiving rotation now features Odell Beckham Jr., Darnell Mooney, Malik Nabers, and Malachi Fields.
- 7:36 AMYahoo Sports — Giants news: John Harbaugh drops truth bomb on what led to Darius Slayton's exit
"Darius Slayton was recently released from the roster, and many saw it as a mistake by the New York Giants . He was the longest-tenured player for the Giants, and the decision came as a shock to many. Head coach John Harbaugh, however, has a completely different explanation for the team’s decision to cut the veteran wide receiver. Speaking to the […] The post Giants news: John Harbaugh drops truth bomb on what led to Darius Slayton's exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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