New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, who suffered a hamstring injury late in Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints, is not expected to play Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.
That was the likely outcome after Slayton was listed as “did not practice” on both Monday and Tuesday this week. Slayton was reportedly “limping badly around the locker room” when media had access on Tuesday.
Slayton had a rough game vs. the Saints with a critical fumble and a pair of missed opportunities for catches on potential difference-making chunk plays. Still, without Malik Nabers, the 28-year-old seven-year veteran is the most accomplished wide receiver on the Giants’ roster with 271 career receptions for slightly more than 4,000 yards. He has 12 catches for 166 yards this season.
Without Slayton, the Giants will have to bring at least one wide receiver off the practice squad. The most logical candidate is Lil’Jordan Humphrey, who caught 31 passes for the Denver Broncos in 2024. The Giants also have Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Dalen Cambre on their practice squad.
The Giants currently have two open spots on their 53-man roster. Expect a flurry of roster moves later on Wednesday as the Giants juggle their roster in advance of Thursday’s games. We will have those, along with the full injury report, when they are available.
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