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ArticleGiants release veteran Darius Slayton days before season opener
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Darius Slayton is no longer the longest-tenured Giant because he is no longer a Giant... Slayton was released — ending a tenure that dated to the Pat Shurmur era in 2019.
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Slayton released by Giants days before season opener after seven-year tenure.

Released by Giants days before season opener after seven-year tenure dating to 2019; move saves $3.12 million against salary cap but carries $12.75 million dead charge plus $3 million in 2027; Slayton was guaranteed $9 million this season with remainder of $12.2 million salary set to become guaranteed Saturday as vested veteran; contract was viewed as an overpay from signing in March 2025.

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