Giants release wide receiver Darius Slayton after multiple seasons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 9:34 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Giants release wide receiver Darius Slayton after multiple seasons

Summary

The New York Giants have released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton. Slayton recorded 538 receiving yards during the most recent season. Between 2019 and 2023, he averaged nearly 750 yards per season, though his total receiving yardage decreased over the last two years. The Raiders currently face a need for depth at the wide receiver position, as current players on their roster have fewer career receiving yards than Slayton. Jalen Nailor, Jack Bech, Malik Benson, and Dareke Young round out the Raiders receiving group, which relies heavily on Tre Tucker. The release makes Slayton available for any team looking to sign a veteran receiver for the current season.

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Key Details

•Darius Slayton is a free agent following his release by the Giants.
•Slayton recorded 538 receiving yards during his most recent season.
•The Raiders have a thin wide receiver group behind Tre Tucker.
•Jalen Nailor holds the second-most receiving yards among Raiders receivers at 444.
•Slayton maintained a consistent average of 750 yards per season from 2019 to 2023.

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9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Giants release productive veteran WR and Raiders should pounce

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Long productive veteran WR Darius Slayton was just released by the Giants and the Raiders should be on the phone right now trying to sign him.
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