Giants WR hopeful a contract resolution is on the horizon

“Right now, my agent [Michael Perrett] and [general manager] Joe [Schoen], they’re in negotiations. They’re talking,” Slayton said, via ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. “Hopefully we’ll come to a resolution here soon.”

Slayton re-signed with the Giants last offseason on a two-year, $12M deal. A $2.6M roster bonus has already been paid out, and the 27-year-old is due a base salary of $2.5M for the 2024 campaign. An adjustment to the deal or an extension could increase Slayton’s security beyond the coming season, and the latter move would likely lower his 2024 cap hit ($8.15M).

Schoen said prior to the draft that no talks with Slayton’s camp were ongoing, so this update marks a notable development. The Giants used their top draft pick on a wideout (LSU’s Malik Nabers), a move which has the potential to provide the team with a true No. 1 at the position. Schoen noted, however, that Nabers’ addition will have no impact on New York’s intentions with respect to Slayton.

The latter is “confident” a resolution will arrive before training camp, and it will be interesting to see if negotiations produce an agreement in the coming days or weeks. Slayton recorded a team-leading 770 yards and four touchdowns on 50 receptions in 2023, with his catch total matching his career high. Expectations will be elevated for the Giants’ passing game this season regardless of who is under center, and Nabers’ presence could lower Slayton’s role on offense. Still, he figures to be a key figure for New York moving forward, and a new deal would add clarity to his future.