Giants release their longest-tenured player
Darius Slayton initially made the 53-man roster after surviving the final round of cuts, but he didn’t make it to Week 1.
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National story. 10 articles from 7 sources. Updated Sep 9, 2026.
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2 sourcesGiants release their longest-tenured player
Giants release their longest-tenured player, wide receiver Darius Slayton
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2 sourcesSame wire story as other sides. No original Center take here.
Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· The Oregonian, MLive
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3 sourcesDarius Slayton wasn’t everything you wanted him to be — but he had a hell of a Giants run
Darius Slayton says his goodbye to Giants with potential suitors already showing interest
Giants shockingly release longest-tenured player Darius Slayton as John Harbaugh era begins