New York Giants release Darius Slayton, their longest-tenured player

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The longest tenured player for the New York Giants is now a former Giant.

Wide receiver Darius Slayton has been released by the team, the final member of the Class of 2019 that also included Daniel Jones and Dexter Lawrence, a group that came into the franchise three head coaches ago.

Slayton, 29, had a slow start to the summer and missed the entire offseason program in the spring after undergoing double sports hernia surgery. And his absence was glaring as the John Harbaugh era kicked off.

With the emergence of rookie Malachi Fields and the surprise return of Odell Beckham Jr., the Giants were facing the start to the 2026 season with Slayton likely staring at being inactive on game day. He was set to earn $12.5 million this season, and now the Giants will save $3.2 million against the salary cap with his release. The Giants are still on the hook for $12.7 million in dead money for 2026 and another $3 million in dead money in 2027 due to guarantees already paid out.

The Giants could receive off-set relief in that number for this year if and when Slayton signs for the veteran…

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/sports/