New York Giants coach John Harbaugh addresses Darius Slayton release

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh addressed the team's decision to release veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton during a press conference on Wednesday. Harbaugh emphasized that the move was a football-oriented decision intended to benefit the team's long-term direction and roster construction.

Harbaugh noted that while Slayton had a commendable tenure, including multiple seasons with over 700 receiving yards, the decision was based on observing team practices and determining the type of roster the organization wants to build moving forward. He declined to provide specific details regarding the timing of the release, stating, “There’s a lot of reasons to it, which I really don’t feel obligated to explain.”

The release of Slayton, the team's longest-tenured player, leaves the Giants' wide receiver position thin, especially following a season-ending injury to Calvin Austin III. The team is preparing for their upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 13.