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Giants Release Darius Slayton, Freeing $3.1 Million

9/9/2026

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Giants Release Slayton

The New York Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton, making him a free agent.
The move saves the Giants $3.1 million in cap space.
Slayton was owed $13 million this season under a three-year, $36 million contract.
He caught 37 passes for 538 yards and one touchdown in 2025.
Exhibit News Network reported three teams, including the Indianapolis Colts, have opened talks with Slayton.

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Slayton Trade Target

Slayton has recorded 26 drops since 2019, tying him for the 12th-most among NFL wide receivers.
The Houston Texans pursued Slayton as a 2024 trade target after Stefon Diggs’ injury, but talks failed.
Dallas could sign Slayton to study John Harbaugh’s new offensive scheme before Week 1.
Tennessee would reunite Slayton with former Giants OC Brian Daboll, under whom he posted his best seasons.

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Giants Release Slayton

The New York Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton, making him a free agent.
The move saves the Giants $3.1 million in cap space.
Slayton was owed $13 million this season under a three-year, $36 million contract.
He caught 37 passes for 538 yards and one touchdown in 2025.
Exhibit News Network reported three teams, including the Indianapolis Colts, have opened talks with Slayton.

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