Giants Make Final Decision on WR Darius Slayton for Broncos Game
The New York Giants have generated some positive momentum over the past couple of weeks, pulling off major upset victories over the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles. The team has looked completely different since turning to
That’s going to be easier said than done, of course, as Denver features one of the best defenses in the league. Making matters even worse for Dart, the team has received a tough injury update regarding
Giants Rule Darius Slayton Out for Broncos Clash
Darius Slayton has been downgraded to OUT and will not travel with the #Giants to Denver.
Daboll said Slayton had two good days on Wednesday and Thursday. He didn’t work on Friday.
Tough blow against a very good defense.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) October 18, 2025
While Dart has managed to establish himself as New York’s starting quarterback, the offense around him is beginning to fall apart. In his first start against the Chargers, he quickly lost his top playmaker on offense, Malik Nabers, to a torn ACL, making his job under center even more challenging. And yet, Dart has been up for the challenge to this point.
In his second start against the New Orleans Saints, Dart lost another key playmaker on offense in Slayton to a hamstring injury. The veteran wide receiver isn’t necessarily a gamebreaker like Nabers, but he has six-plus years of experience in New York’s offensive system, which makes him a player Dart can rely on when he drops back to pass.
Slayton didn’t suit up for the team’s Thursday Night Football action against the Eagles, as the hope was that he’d be able to return to action in Week 7. That did not end up materializing, though, as Slayton didn’t practice on Friday after suiting up on Wednesday and Thursday, which led to him being
“Darius Slayton has been downgraded to OUT and will not travel with the Giants to Denver,” Connor Hughes of SNY reported on Saturday. “Daboll said Slayton had two good days on Wednesday and Thursday. He didn’t work on Friday. Tough blow against a very good defense.”
Giants Looking to Earn Another Surprising Upset Victory in Week 7
GettyNew York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.
For the most part, Dart has been able to move the ball on offense, no matter who is on the field alongside him. Now that Slayton is out, that means Wan’Dale Robinson and Lil’Jordan Humphrey will be tasked with stepping up, with Jalin Hyatt, Beaux Collins, and Gunner Olszewski also potentially factoring into the mix at wide receiver.
With Cam Skattebo leading the way at running back and Theo Johnson at tight end, the Giants can win this game by establishing the run game and protecting Dart when he drops back to pass. Playing against the Broncos, though, will present them with challenges they haven’t had to face over the past few games. Kickoff for this contest is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET, and with all the trash talk that has taken place throughout the week, this very well may be a must-watch game.
NBA champion ex-Celtics guard lands roster spot with Western Conference upstart
The Boston Celtics' mission to sink beneath the second tax apron this offseason resulted in the departures of several key contributors to their title-winning 2024 team, including names like Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet.
While the previous group were all victims of the Celtics' planned self-implosion that took place over the summer, Boston set out to accomplish their goal back in February at the 2024-25 trade deadline by dealing a promising guard with two-way potential along with two second-round picks to the
Following his release from the Rockets, a short tenure with the
"New Orleans Pelicans guard Jaden Springer has made the team, league sources told HoopsHype," HoopsHype's Michael Scotto shared via X on Saturday night.
"Springer has played four NBA seasons with the
Standing at 6-foot-4, the Pelicans' agile combo-guard Jaden Springer could make a world of a difference for a defensively-inept squad in a loaded Western Conference.
Sure, Springer's career box score figures at the NBA level of 2.9 points and 1.4 rebounds paired with a 40.9% field goal percentage don't jump off of the page, but his excellent 106 defensive rating per 100 possessions and 3.5 defensive box plus-minus through 43 career games as a Celtic should not be ignored.
In a competitive situation, Springer has proven to be a player that can elevate a team's defense every minute he's on the floor. As the newest member of the Pelicans, his main goal could be to assist the franchise with progressing heavily on the defensive end as a collective.
The Celtics may have been short-sighted in their evaluation of Springer while providing him with just 6.3 minutes of action throughout his tenure with the franchise. In fact, Springer even proved to be a fantastic scoring threat during his
With an opportunity to notch real playing time for a rebuilding Pelicans team in 2025-26, Springer might be in the best position possible to seek revenge against his former team and prove that he can contribute at a consistent rate on both ends of the floor.
