Giants Cut Veteran Slayton | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, so the New York Giants made a move this week, cutting veteran wide receiver Darius Layton. He was actually the longest ten year player on the team, heading into what would have been his eighth season. Drafted back in 2019, he was a fifth round pick who became a pretty consistent presence for them. This decision wasn't a total shocker though. Word on the street was, he was on the edge of making the roster when they were trimming down a week or so ago. He made the initial 53 man squad, but then they let him go on Monday. From a financial standpoint, this move frees up about $3.2 million for the Giants against their salary cap. Layton had recently signed a new three year deal, worth $36 million, which was set to kick in before the 2025 season. Over his seven years with the Giants, Layton put up some solid numbers, 296 catches, 4,435. Receiving yards, and 22 touchdowns, he was a reliable target for them for a good stretch. The team is still working through their roster and making decisions as the season gets closer.

1:04We'll have to see how this impacts their receiving core moving forward. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.