Giants haven’t talked contract extension for Darius Slayton…
The New York Giants selected wide receiver Darius Slayton in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft. He entered the league with a lot of hype around his potential.
Slayton performed well enough under his rookie contract to earn a two-year extension worth $12.2 million, of which he will earn $6.2 million in 2024.
But Slayton isn’t in attendance for voluntary workouts, instead choosing not to report while he seeks another payday. That, of course, has led to questions about Slayton being present for other workouts and what his status for the season might look like.
Giants general manager Joe Schoen was asked about Slayton’s absence during his pre-draft press conference on Thurs
“We haven’t had conversations about any type of extension,” Schoen said.
Slayton has $350,000 available in workout bonuses this spring but may be willing to miss out on those in hopes of obtaining more money.
Let’s also remember something very important that Schoen said: These workouts are voluntary.
There are no consequences for missing these workouts, other than the implications on the field from missing time with teammates. Should he hold out from mandatory workouts, things will look different.
UntitledSchoen also continues to be mum on the Darren Waller situation. The Giants seem content to let him take his time deciding if he’s going to retire and have not said anything about giving him a deadline.
