Because the New York Giants proceed to plow by their offseason exercise program, two outstanding offensive veterans stay absent.
Tight finish Darren Waller and broad receiver Darius Slayton weren’t in attendance once more throughout Thursday’s apply on the Quest Diagnostics Coaching Canter.
Waller has been away from the staff whereas he ponders his soccer future whereas Slayton is gunning for a contract extension. Final season, Waller was second on the staff with 52 receptions. Slayton was third with 50.
“They aren’t. No,” stated head coach Brian Daboll when requested if both participant was within the constructing on Thursday.
The Giants are probably giving Waller till June 1 to make his resolution because the wage cap cost state of affairs adjustments then.
“I’d say the identical factor I stated final month, let Darren take what he must take and as soon as the choice is made, we’ll go from there,” Daboll stated. “we’ve conversations, clearly, however when Darren makes his resolution, that’s what we’ll go together with.”
Slayton is on the second leg of a two-year, $12 million deal however needs the Giants to commit for longer as he had different alternatives final summer season and selected to stick with the staff.
“I’ve spoken to Slay,” stated Daboll, who stated the conversations have been ‘fantastic.’ “So, once more, that is voluntary. If he needs to be right here, nice. If there’s anybody that doesn’t wish to be right here, that’s their alternative, that’s why it’s voluntary.”
Slayton has been the Giants’ main receiver because the staff chosen him out of Auburn within the fifth spherical of the 2019 NFL draft. They’ve been increase their broad receiver corps the previous few seasons, so his significance has dwindled a bit heading into this offseason.
Daboll was requested if he noticed any decision to both state of affairs anytime quickly.
“I’d say at any time when they resolve, they resolve. Darius is clearly underneath contract, so, once more, at any time when it comes up, we’ll cope with it then,” he stated.
