DariusSlayton

News: 5 days agoSlayton (concussion) will not travel with the Giants to Germany and will be out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Spin: Slayton was placed in concussion protocol following Sunday's loss to the Commanders and has yet to practice this week, indicating he hasn't made significant progress in his recovery. As a result, he'll stay stateside for the Giants' Week 10 game in Germany, though he should have a better chance to return after the team's bye for a Week 12 matchup against the Buccaneers. Jalin Hyatt will have the opportunity to step up in Slayton's absence.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Slayton led the Giants in receiving yards last season, but 770 yards is hardly eye-popping. That said, it was the most the former Auburn speedster had amassed over five NFL seasons. Slayton's best weeks were the final three games, as he averaged 86 receiving yards in that span (picking on the sputtering Eagles twice) and scored three of his four touchdowns. Slayton still offers the ability to stretch the field, but with top draft pick Malik Nabers joining the team and Daniel Jones still at quarterback and unlikely to stretch the field, it makes Slayton forgettable. He hasn't caught more than 50 passes in any season, and the 2024 season figures to be more of the same, making Slayton likely waiver-wire fodder.