Darius Slayton confident contract situation will be resolved soon

Wide receiver Darius Slayton was in New York on Wednesday, but it surely wasn’t as a result of he modified course on attending the Giants’ voluntary exercises.

Slayton has not been with the group as he seems to be for a contract extension or adjustment from the Giants heading into the 2024 season. He got here into city to obtain an award from the United Way for his work with the group and mentioned he’s “enjoyed my time as a Giant and I’d like to remain a Giant” into the longer term.

Giants General Manager Joe Schoen mentioned that drafting Malik Nabers within the first spherical was not an indication that the group is seeking to transfer on from Slayton, who acquired a roster bonus in March and is within the closing yr of his present contract. Slayton mentioned his representatives are speaking to Schoen and that he’s “confident” that the situation will be rectified earlier than dragging into coaching camp or the common season.

“I don’t think it will get to that point,” Slayton mentioned, by way of Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. “Like I said, it’s been good, constant communication throughout the whole process. It’ll be resolved soon.”

Slayton had 50 catches for 770 yards and 4 touchdowns for the Giants final season. He has been the Giants’ main receiver in 4 of his 5 seasons with the group.