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ArticleNew York Giants release Darius Slayton, their longest-tenured player
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Wide receiver Darius Slayton has been released by the team... 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.
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Slayton released by Giants after hernia surgery, benched behind Fields and Beckham.

Released by the Giants after missing the entire offseason program due to double sports hernia surgery and a slow start to summer. With the emergence of rookie Malachi Fields and the return of Odell Beckham Jr., Slayton was facing inactivity on game day. He was set to earn $12.5 million but the Giants will save $3.2 million against the salary cap with his release, though they carry $12.7 million in dead money for 2026 and $3 million for 2027.

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