Darius Slayton has resolved a brief contract dispute with the Giants, leading to his return to practice. While he has not secured an extension, the team added incentives to Slayton’s contract, prompting him to participate in voluntary workouts. The additional cash incentives, totaling $650K, have increased his overall incentives to $2.15MM for the 2024 season. Slayton is currently in the second year of a two-year, $12MM deal.

This development marks progress in the negotiations between Slayton and the Giants, despite a previous pay cut forced on him under the current regime less than two years ago. Drafted during the Dave Gettleman era, Slayton has been a key contributor to the Giants, particularly in light of previous missteps in the receiver department, such as the underwhelming Golden Tate signing and unsuccessful acquisitions like Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney.

While the Giants made attempts to secure a future replacement for Daniel Jones, they ultimately drafted pass catcher Malik Nabers with the No. 6 pick. This move could potentially signal a shift in Slayton’s role within the team, especially considering the influx of new receivers like Jalin Hyatt and Wan’Dale Robinson. Despite the speculation surrounding his future, Slayton remains committed to the Giants, the team that drafted him five years ago.