Giants Avoid Major Injury Scare as Team Starts Offseason Program
Darius Slayton, a key wide receiver for the New York Giants, recently underwent surgery for a core-muscle injury but is expected to be ready for training camp. The Giants face a crowded wide receiver room, with recent draft picks, free-agent additions, and the possibility of Odell Beckham Jr. returning. Slayton's recovery timeline allows him to compete for a roster spot, but increased competition could challenge his role on the team.
- ▪Darius Slayton underwent surgery for a core-muscle injury and will miss the spring but is expected to return for training camp.
- ▪The Giants added several wide receivers, including Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin III, and Isaiah Hodgins, increasing competition for roster spots.
- ▪Odell Beckham Jr. worked out with the Giants and has a prior connection to head coach Jim Harbaugh from their time with the Baltimore Ravens.
- ▪Slayton has played in 105 of 117 career games, recording 296 catches, 4,435 yards, and 22 touchdowns.
- ▪Malik Nabers, the Giants' WR1, is returning from a season-ending injury, and the team's wide receiver position remains highly competitive.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Wide receiver Darius Slayton has been with the New York Giants for seven seasons, and in that time, he’s developed into one of the team’s more reliable players.Slayton has played in 105 of 117 career games, recording 296 catches, 4,435 yards, and 22 touchdowns.But Slayton’s durability was tested this offseason when it was reported he suffered a pretty significant injury that required surgery.“#Giants WR Darius Slayton recently underwent surgery for a core-muscle injury, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
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