Wide receiver Darius Slayton of the Giants, who is approaching the end of his current contract, did not show up for this week’s voluntary offseason exercises in an effort to negotiate a contract extension.
For the previous five seasons, including the most recent one, Slayton led New York in receiving yards. But the organization might trade him before or during the 2024 NFL Draft if it doesn’t want to pay him what he wants.
These are the top three destinations for the 27-year-old to land, keeping that in mind.
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers, who traded Diontae Johnson to the Panthers earlier in the summer, are still looking for a wide receiver to go with George Pickens.
Being the only team that has been more adept at selecting wide receivers after the first round than Pittsburgh, the latter may decide to address the position through the NFL Draft at this time.
That might not be the case for Slayton, though, as general manager Omar Khan has a history of being aggressive in obtaining players the organization likes. It would also enable the Steelers to draft other players sooner.
Over the past few months, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s weaponry has been reduced as a result of the team trading Keenan Allen to the Bears and Mike Williams signing a free agent contract to join the Jets.
With Derius Davis, Joshua Palmer, and Quentin Johnston as its top three wide receivers heading into the season, Los Angeles just cannot win the division.
With the No. 5 overall pick, it’s almost a given that the team will add to the room, but the Chargers need to acquire many playmakers before the season begins. Slayton might be Los Angeles’ ideal addition to whoever they choose.
Bears of Chicago
With Slayton joining the group, the Bears could have the best trio in the league in addition to DJ Moore and Allen, who together make up an explosive wide receiving combo.
The first overall pick, held by Chicago, is probably going to go to USC quarterback Caleb Williams. Rookie quarterbacks are rarely as well-prepared as Williams will be.
Williams will only be more successful with Slayton in the mix, and the team can use its second first-round pick (No. 9) to bolster another position, like offensive tackle or edge-rusher.
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