Assistant general manager Brandon Brown expressed his satisfaction with Slayton's return: "One, I'm glad Darius is back. When you look at the totality of the message it sends to the locker room, everyone knows there's a difference between the personal and the professional and not blending how you feel about the person. We all love Darius. There's sometimes disagreements between families, but you find a way to find common ground, which we did, and you move forward. We're happy that he's here, and we're happy to keep moving forward with him. He's back like he never left."
Even with Slayton back in the fold, CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin recently listed him as a potential cut/trade candidate. Despite Slayton's impressive track record, having quietly topped 700 receiving yards in four of his five NFL seasons, the arrival of first-round pick Malik Nabers adds some pressure. Cutting or trading Slayton could save the Giants anywhere from $3.8 million to $6.4 million.
However, the Giants' decision to add incentives to Slayton's contract suggests they're not planning to move him anytime soon. This isn't a Dave Gettleman operation after all. Slayton continues to be undervalued on a national level, and his ideal role as a WR2 is often overlooked. Despite the competition from new talents like Nabers, along with Jalin Hyatt and Wan'Dale Robinson, Slayton still has a crucial place on the Giants' roster.
Here are a few exciting highlights about Slayton's situation:
- Slayton's Consistency: He’s quietly racked up over 700 receiving yards in four of his five NFL seasons.
- Valuable Incentives: An added $650K in incentives shows the team's commitment to him.
- Strategic Moves: Cutting or trading him could save significant cap space, but the team's actions suggest they value him too much to let him go.
It’s clear the Giants see Slayton as an important part of their lineup, and it's unlikely they'll look to part ways with him.
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