San Francisco 49ers consider signing recently released wide receiver Darius Slayton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The New York Giants released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton on Monday. Slayton, a seven-year veteran, finished his career with the Giants recording 296 catches for 4,435 yards and 22 touchdowns. The San Francisco 49ers have internal uncertainty regarding the health of Mike Evans and the impact of players such as Deebo Samuel and Demarcus Robinson. While the team is currently banking on Christian Kirk to fill a primary role, he has struggled with consistency and availability. The 49ers possess $45.8 million in available salary cap space to facilitate a potential roster move. Team officials may evaluate Slayton as a depth option before the team returns from its Week 1 trip to Australia.
- •The New York Giants released seven-year veteran Darius Slayton on Monday.
- •Slayton recorded 37 catches for 538 yards and one touchdown during the 2025 season.
- •The San Francisco 49ers have $45.8 million in available salary cap space.
- •The 49ers are currently managing injury concerns regarding wide receiver Christian Kirk.
- •Team officials may consider Slayton before returning from their Week 1 trip to Australia.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers should jump on chance to sign recently-released Giants WR
"The San Francisco 49ers could use WR help and the New York Giants provided an opportunity for them to get it.
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