Giants Avoid Major Injury Scare as Team Starts Offseason Program
Summary
Darius Slayton, a wide receiver for the New York Giants, had surgery for a core-muscle injury this offseason but is expected to be ready for training camp. The Giants have added several new receivers and are considering signing Odell Beckham Jr., making competition for roster spots tough.Key Facts
- Darius Slayton has played 105 of 117 games with the Giants, with 296 catches, 4,435 yards, and 22 touchdowns.
- Slayton had surgery for a core-muscle injury and will miss spring training but should be ready for the regular training camp.
- The Giants drafted Malachi Fields and signed veteran receivers Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin III, and Isaiah Hodgins.
- The Giants' wide receiver group also includes Jalin Hyatt, Xavier Gipson, and Malik Nabers, who is returning from a season-ending injury.
- Malik Nabers is considered the Giants’ top wide receiver (WR1).
- Odell Beckham Jr. recently worked out with the Giants and might sign with the team.
- Head Coach Jim Harbaugh said any new signing must make sense for both the team and the player.
- Slayton was the Giants’ second-leading receiver last season with 37 catches, 538 yards, and one touchdown.
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