Slayton Out, Giants Move On | NFL News

0:00It's September 7. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players and standings. So the New York Giants decided to let go of veteran wide receiver Darius Sladen. This comes after he was with the team for seven years, drafted back in 2019. He was actually on the initial 53 man roster after the cuts last weekend, but things changed pretty fast. The reason behind this move seems to be a mix of things. Darius had surgery on his core muscles back in April, and apparently never quite got his explosiveness back. In the last preseason game, he played a decent amount of snaps but didn't even get a target. Plus, the Giants have been bringing in new talent. They've got guys like Malik Neighbors looking good for week one, and rookies like Malik Highfield stepping up. Veterans like Darnell Mooney and Odell Beckham Jr. are also ahead of him on the depth chart. It sounds like the coaching staff is really focused on who's performing best right now. Now Sladen is a free agent, just six days before the season kicks off.

1:03He's known for being a reliable receiver, and teams might see him as a cheap option for some depth at the wide receiver position. It's always tough on a player who's been around for a while gets moved. His time with the Giants saw him put up some solid numbers over the years, but ultimately, the team is looking to go in a different direction for this. Upcoming season, we'll have to see where he lands next.