Giants release wide receiver Darius Slayton before season opener

The New York Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton on Monday, days before the team’s scheduled season opener. Slayton, a 2019 fifth-round draft pick, concludes his tenure as the club’s longest-serving player. Over seven seasons in East Rutherford, he recorded 296 catches for 4,435 yards and 22 touchdowns. The release occurs despite Slayton signing a three-year, $36 million contract extension prior to the 2025 season. Because a significant portion of his salary was guaranteed, the team retains responsibility for a substantial payment while clearing only $2.5 million in salary cap space for the current roster. Reports indicate Slayton did not fit the team's current roster construction following evaluations made during training camp.

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