DARIUS SLAYTON NEWS

Darius Slayton, Jaquiski Tartt set for NFL Draft The current NFL players will announce draft choices for their teams in one week.

APRIL 23, 2021 • AL.COM

Darius Slayton led Giants in 2020 performance-based pay Darius Slayton led the New York Giants in performance-based pay in 2020, but he won’t see that payout until 2024.

APRIL 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Giants sign WR Kenny Golladay to 4-year, $80 million deal

The New York Giants’ anemic offensive is adding quite possibly the best receiver on the free agent market

MARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Modest Year 2 After a promising rookie season, Slayton put up a modest 96-50-751-3 line in 16 games.

Impact Slayton's yards per target dropped from 8.8 in 2019 to 7.8 in 2020, and he made fewer big plays despite an extra 12 targets. He also dropped five passes after not dropping a single one as a rookie. Slayton is still the Giants' best deep threat, and he should be more productive if the offensive line gives Daniel Jones -- or whoever is under center in 2021 -- more time to look down the field.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient with eight targets Slayton caught two of eight targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Slayton finished with at least seven targets for the ninth time this season, but he recorded a measly 3.25 yards per target in this contest as he and Daniel Jones failed to connect on a consistent basis. He'll look to finish the season strong next week against the Cowboys, whom he put up an 8-129-0 line against in Week 5.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Slayton shows reflexes on 11-yard grab | Giants vs. Ravens Highlights New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton shows ridiculous reflexes on an 11-yard grab.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • GIANTS.COM

Leads team in receiving Slayton had four receptions (nine targets) for 74 yards in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Browns.

Impact Slayton continues to lead the Giants in targets despite the recent return of Sterling Shepard. The 2019 fifth-round pick has seen his production come to a screeching halt after a solid start to his sophomore campaign due to the recent drop-off in quarterback play. Colt McCoy is a decent veteran backup, but he lacks physical skills and is not going to light up the stat sheet. Despite generating his first relevant fantasy line in recent weeks, Slayton is going to need Daniel Jones (hamstring) to return in order to boost his fantasy stock next week against the Ravens.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Slayton catches perfect pass from Colt McCoy | Giants vs. Browns Highlights New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy's 35-yard lob lands perfectly in wide receiver Darius Slayton's breadbasket.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • GIANTS.COM

Team-high eight targets in Week 14 Slayton caught three of eight targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 26-7 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Slayton was the most frequent target for quarterback Daniel Jones, as no other Giant had more than five passes thrown his way. Despite all that volume, Slayton finished third on the team in receiving yards. This was a step in the right direction after Slayton caught just one pass for 14 yards over the previous two games, and the explosive receiver will look to build on this effort in Week 15 against the Browns.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dismal production against Seattle Slayton caught his lone target for 14 yards in Sunday's 17-12 win over the Seahawks.

Impact The Giants defense won this game for the team, as quarterback Colt McCoy couldn't get anything going Sunday and finished with just 105 passing yards. Golden Tate and Evan Engram were the only pass catchers to record more than one reception, and neither player surpassed 32 receiving yards. Slayton thrives off the deep ball, and there's no recent evidence that McCoy can make those throws. It should be a favorable Week 14 matchup against the Cardinals, and Daniel Jones (hamstring) could be back in time to boost Slayton's ceiling.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle stunner: Giants stymie Wilson, Seahawks in 17-12 win

Alfred Morris scored a pair of third-quarter touchdowns, the New York defense shut down Russell Wilson and one of the top offenses in the league and the Giants stunned the Seattle...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared for Week 13 Slayton (shoulder/foot) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Slayton and Sterling Shepard (toe/shoulder) were both limited in practices Wednesday through Friday while they battled a pair of injuries apiece, but neither wideout will end up taking a designation into the weekend. With that in mind, Slayton looks poised to play a normal allotment of snaps, but the second-year player has been a risky fantasy option this season, turning in three games with 90-plus yards and three with 25 yards or fewer. Moreover, Colt McCoy is expected to step in at quarterback in place of Daniel Jones (hamstring) -- who is listed as doubtful -- adding another variable for Slayton's fantasy managers to take into account this week.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in limited practice Slayton (shoulder/foot) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Slayton has yet to log a full session this week as he deals with shoulder and foot injuries. Still, there's been no indication that his status is threatened for Sunday's contest at Seattle, which may be confirmed as soon as the release of Friday's practice report.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Slayton (shoulder/foot) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Slayton is listed with the two injuries that he's tended to at times this season, meaning his lack of full practice reps may be maintenance-related. Despite logging a significant snap count in most games this season, his production has been sporadic, with just two outings of 50-plus yards over the last six games and just one touchdown in 10 appearances since Week 1.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No catches in win over Bengals Slayton failed to haul in either of his targets Sunday against the Bengals.

Impact Daniel Jones (hamstring) narrowly missed Slayton on a deep throw just off his fingertips that might have gone for a touchdown had he hung on. Once Jones got hurt, there was little chance for Slayton to make an impact playing with backup Colt McCoy. Slayton has a great matchup Week 13 in Seattle, but if Jones can't go, Slayton makes for a risky start with McCoy under center.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Provides big plays Slayton recorded five receptions on seven targets for 93 yards in Week 10 against the Eagles.

Impact Slayton made an immediate impact for the Giants, recording a 22-yard reception on the second play of the game. He was then forced off the field due to a shoulder injury, but returned to provide explosive gains of 16 and 40 yards to help clinch a victory in the fourth quarter. Slayton now has eight receptions of greater than 20 yards and two for 40 or more yards on the season. Even with the splash play ability, Slayton has been a boom or bust option, surpassing 90 yards in three contests but less than 50 in five games. The Giants have a bye in Week 11, but Slayton will look to build on this effort in Week 12 against the Bengals.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Slayton, who had been forced out of Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a shoulder injury, was able to return to the contest, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Slayton thus rejoins the Giants' Week 10 wide receiver corps, which also includes Sterling Shepard, Golden Tate and Austin Mack.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Jones slings pass to Darius Slayton for 22 yards New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones slings a pass to wide receiver Darius Slayton for 22 yards.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • NFL.COM

Hurts shoulder Sunday Slayton left Sunday's game versus the Eagles due to a shoulder injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact After landing on his left arm at the end of a 22-yard catch on the first drive of the contest, Slayton went to the sideline and soon after to the locker room. He was deemed questionable to return, but in the meantime, Sterling Shepard, Golden Tate and Evan Engram will be the Giants' primary pass catchers.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Sunday's game Slayton (undisclosed) went to the locker room during the first possession of Sunday's game against the Eagles, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Slayton landed on his left arm while making a 22-yard catch and immediately left the field. The nature and extent of the injury are unknown, but Stapleton implied Slayton may be getting X-rays.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tate apologizes for outburst, says it 'won't happen again'

New York Giants receiver Golden Tate apologized for an outburst that caused coach Joe Judge to leave him home before last week’s game at Washington

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bottoms out against Washington Slayton caught his lone target for six yards and added a two-yard carry in Sunday's 23-20 win over Washington.

Impact Perhaps with Golden Tate (coach's decision) benched, Washington was able to key in on shutting down Slayton, allowing Daniel Jones to target 10 other pass catchers. Nevertheless, it's disappointing that the second-year wide receiver finished with season lows in receptions, receiving yards and targets. Slayton always has big-play potential and could be the best wideout on the team, but he's otherwise a replacement-level fantasy asset in games where he doesn't score a touchdown, averaging 2.7 receptions and 27 receiving yards per game.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy WR Golden Tate won't play for Giants at Washington

New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate won't play Sunday at Washington in the aftermath of seemingly calling out quarterback Daniel Jones and the coaching staff

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tate and Judge talk at length about his on-field complaints

New York Giants coach Joe Judge and wide receiver Golden Tate talked at length after the wide receiver complained about not getting enough passes thrown his way and the player’s wi...

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catches five passes Slayton caught five of nine targets for 56 yards in Monday night's 25-23 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Slayton made a great fourth-down reception to extend New York's final offensive drive, but his night was otherwise marred by failed deep connections with Daniel Jones. The speedster never got on the same page as his quarterback, missing a few big-play opportunities in the process. Despite those disappointments, Slayton still trailed only Sterling Shepard in receptions while nearly hitting double digits in targets. That involvement bodes well ahead of Week 9's matchup against Washington.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE