New York Giants secure salary cap space ahead of season opener

The New York Giants enter the 2026 regular season with $7.88 million in salary cap space. This financial standing allows the organization to proceed without the need for additional contract restructures. The team reached this total after finalizing two contract extensions and releasing wide receiver Darius Slayton. Backup quarterback Jameis Winston signed a two-year extension, and starting left guard Jon Runyan signed a two-year deal with $21.5 million guaranteed. Slayton, a seven-season veteran, was released on Monday as part of the roster management process. General manager Joe Schoen and head coach John Harbaugh finalized these moves ahead of Sunday night's opening game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants now have sufficient flexibility to manage the roster throughout the upcoming season.

• 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants create enough cap room to avoid restructures in 2026