The New York Giants have decided to part ways with one of their longest-serving wide receivers, releasing veteran Darius Slayton after seven seasons with the franchise.
The 29-year-old later reflected on his time in New York in a message shared on X. 7 years a Giant,” Slayton wrote on X. Slayton carried a $15.91 million salary-cap hit for the upcoming season. Before his release, the Giants were already $953,427 over the cap, according to Spotrac. Heading into the 2026 season, he appeared to be facing the possibility of being inactive on game days.
“Grateful for my time in NY. “Nothing but love for one of the most prestigious organizations in the NFL. Excited to see what’s next,” the tweet further mentioned. The emergence of rookie Malachi Fields, combined with the unexpected return of Odell Beckham Jr., further complicated Slayton’s place on the roster. New York could additionally elevate Braxton Berrios from the practice squad. The team has reportedly been treating Berrios as essentially its 54th player, with the veteran expected to handle punt-return duties.
The team announced the move on Monday, bringing an end to Slayton’s tenure as the longest-tenured member of the Giants.
