**Darius Slayton Might Be Cooking with Russ at QB This Year**
Darius Slayton has stuck with the Giants through thick and thin over the past six seasons — no drama, no complaints, just steady work. And now, that loyalty might finally pay off.
This offseason, it looked like Slayton and the Giants were going to part ways. Instead, he surprised everyone by signing a 3-year, \$36 million extension — and then the real surprise came: **the Giants landed Russell Wilson.**
Yep, *that* Russell Wilson. The former Super Bowl champ and deep ball king signed a one-year deal with New York, giving the team a legit upgrade at quarterback for the first time in Slayton’s career.
That’s huge for Slayton, whose biggest strength is stretching the field. In 2024, Wilson was one of the league’s best deep throwers — completing over 50% of his passes 20+ yards downfield, with 8 touchdowns and just 2 picks in 11 starts.
Slayton’s shown flashes of breakout potential before — especially in 2023 when he racked up 770 yards and 4 touchdowns, even with the Giants constantly swapping QBs. When backup Tyrod Taylor took over, he aired it out more, and Slayton made the most of it with big plays down the stretch.
Now imagine what he can do with Wilson slinging it deep all season.
Long story short: Slayton could be in for the best year of his career — and if Wilson stays sharp, don’t be shocked if he blows past his old numbers.
This Giants WR’s About to Have His Best Year Yet — Thanks to a Fresh QB
