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New York Giants release veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton

5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 11:13 AM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

New York Giants release veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton

Summary

The New York Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton on Monday after seven seasons with the team. Slayton, the longest-tenured player on the roster, was selected in the 2019 NFL Draft and appeared in 106 games for the organization. While he totaled 4,435 receiving yards during his tenure, the team opted to move on following a busy offseason that included the signings of Odell Beckham Jr, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Braxton Berrios. The front office also added depth through the draft by selecting Malachi Fields. The move results in a dead cap hit of approximately $12.749 million for the Giants while saving the organization over $3 million. Slayton, who saw his role diminish under head coach John Harbaugh, remains a free agent.

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Status Watch

•Darius Slayton leaves the New York Giants as their longest-tenured player.
•The release carries a $12.749 million dead cap penalty for the organization.
•The team recently signed Odell Beckham Jr, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Braxton Berrios.
•Slayton recorded 296 career receptions and 22 touchdowns with the franchise.

Latest Updates

11:13 AMYahoo Sports — NFL fans are already suggesting who Darius Slayton’s next team should be
6:50 AMYahoo Sports — ‘That’s Surprising,’ ‘Was Overpaid’ — NFL Fans React to Giants Releasing $36M WR Ahead of Week 1 Matchup vs. Cowboys
4:14 AMYahoo Sports — New York Giants Cut Their Longest-Tenured Player Darius Slayton
10:46 PMBleacher Report — Darius Slayton Released by Giants, Updated NFL Salary Cap, Depth Chart and Top Landing Spots for WR - Bleacher Report
9:11 PMNBCSports.com — Giants cut Darius Slayton - NBC Sports

What they're saying

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The New York Giants waited until six days before their season opener to make one of their more surprising roster decisions, releasing veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton after seven seasons with the franchise. Slayton initially survived the roster cuts as the Giants’ longest-tenured player but now finds himself looking for a new franchise to take his talents to.
— Yahoo Sports

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The New York Giants have released wide receiver Darius Slayton just days out from the start of the new season. Slayton was the Giants’ longest-tenured player on the roster, but the decision has been made to cut him and save his $3m cap hit.
— Yahoo Sports