Giants large receiver Darius Slayton had a humorousness Tuesday in regards to the commerce rumors swirling round him.
“Their job is to do what’s best for this team,” Slayton mentioned of the Giants. “If the Rams called and were like, ‘We’ll give you Aaron Donald for Darius Slayton,’ I mean, I’d make that trade, too. They field the calls ‘cause that’s their job. So I don’t take that personally, no.”
Slayton laughed when requested if that Donald-Slayton commerce might need to incorporate a draft decide on prime.
“Nah,” he mentioned. “If they said player for player, I’d book the flight myself and say I can’t blame them.”
Slayton did have an opportunity to fulfill with head coach Brian Daboll, GM Joe Schoen and different coaches after making the crew’s preliminary 53-man roster. And they spoke about Monday’s ESPN report that the Giants have acquired commerce inquiries on Slayton.
“I mean it came up obviously, just because it is public,” Slayton mentioned. “Anything Adam Schefter tweets, everybody knows. But at the end of the day, if people are calling them about me, that’s them – they can’t really do anything about being called.”
Slayton mentioned he didn’t obtain readability on whether or not the Giants themselves had been making an attempt to drum up his commerce market, however he added: “If I had to guess, I would guess that wasn’t the case, though, you know?”
Daboll mentioned “we’ll see” when requested if he expects Slayton to be on the Giants’ Week 1 roster. He had mentioned on Monday that Schoen was “open for business.”
“We’ll see where we’re at right now,” the coach mentioned. “We had a good conversation with Darius about expectations and role. He’s done a good job and we’re excited to have him.”
Daboll mentioned each offensive participant met on Tuesday with “some of the decision makers, myself, Joe, coordinator, position coach, special teams coordinator.” The goal of the assembly was to outline “clear expectations,” create “strong alignment” and open it as much as questions.
“I think that’s good for communication purposes with guys on the team,” Daboll mentioned.
The coach additionally mentioned that proper earlier than Slayton’s hamstring damage through the Patriots preseason opener, “he was doing a good job at practice. You could see his speed.”
Slayton additionally mentioned “I’d love to be here” with the Giants “and keep playing with Mr. [Daniel] Jones. This is a great place. I’d love to be here.”
“I’m here today!” Slayton mentioned with a smile. “Time will tell.”
CUT IT DOWN
The Giants lower 20 gamers on Tuesday to get to the 53-man roster restrict by 4 p.m.: QB Davis Webb, RB Jashaun Corbin, OL Jamil Douglas, OL Will Holden, OL Roy Mbaeteka, OL Garrett McGhin, WR/KR C.J. Board, WR Alex Bachman, WR Jaylon Moore, TE Austin Allen, DL Ryder Anderson, DT Jalyn Holmes, DT David Moa, edge Quincy Roche, CB Darren Evans, CB Zyon Gilbert, CB Harrison Hand, CB Khalil Dorsey, S Nate Meadors and S Trenton Thompson.
Several gamers, together with Webb, Corbin and Allen, are anticipated again on the follow squad (assuming the younger gamers clear waivers).
“It’s one of the toughest days in the NFL,” left deal with Andrew Thomas mentioned. “You see guys put blood, sweat and tears into this game, and then just the way of the business, they don’t make it. It sucks. You have relationships with guys … But we’ll try to roll with what we’ve got and move from there.”
THE INITIAL 53-MAN ROSTER
Here are the 53 gamers who caught round, at the very least for now. Daboll acknowledged “there’s probably a few” gamers headed for injured reserve. He expects extra readability on the roster Wednesday and Thursday:
Quarterback (two): Daniel Jones, Tyrod Taylor. Offensive line (9): Thomas, Shane Lemieux, Jon Feliciano, Mark Glowinski, Evan Neal, Josh Ezeudu, Devery Hamilton, Max Garcia, Ben Bredeson
Running again (4): Saquon Barkley, Matt Breida, Antonio Williams, Gary Brightwell. Fullback (one): Chris Myarick. Wide receiver (seven): Sterling Shepard, David Sills, Kenny Golladay, Wan’Dale Robinson, Kadarius Toney, Richie James, Slayton. Tight finish (two): Daniel Bellinger, Tanner Hudson
Defensive line (5): Leonard Williams, Dexter Lawrence, D.J. Davidson, Justin Ellis, Nick Williams. Edge rusher (six): Kayvon Thibodeaux, Azeez Ojulari, Jihad Ward, Elerson Smith, Tomon Fox, Oshane Ximines
Inside linebacker (six): Blake Martinez, Tae Crowder, Austin Calitro, Micah McFadden, Cam Brown, Carter Coughlin. Cornerback (5): Adoree Jackson, Aaron Robinson, Darnay Holmes, Cor’Dale Flott, Rodarius Williams
Safety (three): Xavier McKinney, Julian Love, Dane Belton. Special groups (three): Ok Graham Gano, P Jamie Gillan, LS Casey Kreiter. International participant exepmtion (one): RB Sando Platzgummer
LOVE EMOTIONAL, NAMED ONE OF 10 CAPTAINS
The Giants’ gamers voted 10 crew captains for the 2022 season: Jones, Barkley and Thomas on offense; McKinney, Lawrence, Williams on protection; Kreiter, Gano and Brown on particular groups; and Love for each protection and particular groups.
“It means an awful lot to me,” Love mentioned. “I’ve never been a captain in my entire life, and to do it for the Giants of all places, at the highest level, it’s hard not to get emotional about it. People have always wanted me to be more outspoken, wanted me to be the rah-rah guy, wanted me to be the muscle head, all that stuff. But this team has appreciated me for staying true to myself. And so I’m extremely grateful.”
BELTON ON WAY BACK
Rookie third-round security Dane Belton (damaged collarbone) had his helmet on and was working towards leaping interceptions throughout people initially of follow. His pink jersey indicated he has modified his quantity to No. 24, from the 36 he was initially assigned. Belton received harm early in coaching camp, however he’s trending in the appropriate course to contributing early this season.
OUTFOXING THE TREND
Edge rusher Tomon Fox is the one one of many Giants’ authentic 13 undrafted rookie free agent signings to make Tuesday’s preliminary 53-man roster … Daboll mentioned McFadden’s postgame X-rays had been unfavorable final Sunday. Taylor’s X-rays had been unfavorable, as effectively.
THE PRACTICE REPORT
There had been six gamers lacking from Tuesday’s 1:45 p.m. follow: Thibodeaux (sprained proper MCL), Ojulari (proper calf), Smith (proper foot), Lemieux (left foot), Myarick (undisclosed) and Williams (undisclosed). Bellinger (concussion) was on the sector however not working towards. Platzgummer (concussion) is within the protocol, too.
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