# Darius Slayton released by New York Giants

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/darius-slayton-roster-status-with-new-york-giants
> Updated: 2026-09-10T00:27:01.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 4.

On September 8, 2026, the New York Giants officially released wide receiver Darius Slayton, ending his seven-season tenure as the team’s longest-tenured player. The move comes despite Slayton having recently signed a three-year, $36 million contract in March 2025. During his time with the Giants, Slayton appeared in 106 games, recording 296 receptions for 4,435 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Following the release, reports indicated interest from several NFL teams, with the Indianapolis Colts noted as a potential speculative fit due to Slayton’s history with quarterback Daniel Jones. 

On September 10, Giants head coach John Harbaugh addressed the decision during a press conference, characterizing it as a football-oriented move intended to benefit the team’s long-term roster construction. Harbaugh noted that while Slayton had a commendable tenure, the decision was based on observations during team practices. When asked for specific details regarding the timing of the release, Harbaugh stated, “There’s a lot of reasons to it, which I really don’t feel obligated to explain.”

The departure leaves the Giants' wide receiver depth thin, particularly following a season-ending injury to Calvin Austin III. The team is now preparing for a Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13, transitioning to a receiving corps led by Malik Nabers.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: New York Giants coach John Harbaugh addresses Darius Slayton release

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh defended the decision to release veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton, stating the move was made to prioritize the team's long-term roster goals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-giants-coach-john-harbaugh-addresses-darius-slayton-release

### 2026-09-08: New York Giants release veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton

The New York Giants have released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton, ending his seven-year tenure with the team despite a multi-year contract signed earlier this year.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/darius-slayton-released-by-new-york-giants

### 2026-08-31: New York Giants may consider trading Darius Slayton

The New York Giants may explore trading wide receiver Darius Slayton for cap flexibility after Odell Beckham Jr. made the roster, despite Slayton successfully securing his spot for the season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-giants-may-consider-trading-darius-slayton

### 2026-08-29: Darius Slayton faces potential New York Giants roster cut

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is at risk of being cut from the 53-man roster despite his $36 million contract, following underwhelming preseason play and recovery from hernia surgery.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/darius-slayton-faces-potential-new-york-giants-roster-cut

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