The New York Giants are getting some help at the receiver position.
According to Pat Leonard with the NY Daily News, Darius Slayton is expected to play Sunday, when the Giants are at the Philadelphia Eagles.
Slayton has been sidelined for the Giants’ last two games due to a hamstring injury. He showed some progress last week by participating in limited practice, but was ultimately ruled out for their matchup against the Denver Broncos.
GettyEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Darius Slayton #18 of the New York Giants runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half in the game at MetLife Stadium on September 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Giants Lost Nabers Early But Have Found Some Success
The Giants have been operating with a depleted wide receiver corps in recent weeks. Superstar Malik Nabers suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 4, and Slayton has been sidelined since Week 5. Hamstring injuries can be difficult for skill-position players to overcome, but Slayton appears close to returning. In his absence, Lil’Jordan Humphrey has been promoted from the practice squad, and other receivers have stepped into larger roles. Now that Slayton is back, Humphrey may return to the practice squad. Pro Football Network currently ranks Slayton as the 55th-best receiver in the league.
Despite playing with one of the NFL’s weakest wide receiver groups, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has been impressive since taking over for Russell Wilson, posting a 2-2 record with ten total touchdowns. Slayton’s return gives Dart a significant boost as a legitimate vertical threat. Jalin Hyatt has tried to fill that role but has struggled, totaling just 17 receiving yards. Slayton, on the other hand, accumulated 166 yards in the four games and trails only Wan’Dale Robinson on the active roster in yards per game.
Giants Make Declaration on Other Key Injuries
Giants’ kicker Graham Gano (groin) and outside linebacker Brian Burns (hip) are listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s game, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan.
But Gano was asked on video in the locker room on Friday if was ready to go on Sunday and he answered, “Yes.”
Gano’s replacement, Jude McAtamney, missed two extra point field goals against the Broncos.
“It tough. I love the guy. He works hard,” Gano said of McAtamney. “People don’t see that, how hard he works. He’s been hitting the ball great it was just a tough time to have a bad day.”
Burns returned to practice on Friday. The pass rusher is in his second season with the Giants after being traded from the Carolina Panthers and has started all seven games this season. He’s recorded 34 tackles, nine sacks (tied for the NFL lead), 12 tackles for loss, 13 quarterback hits, 19 pressures, five hurries, and four pass deflections.
His performance has earned him an 80.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, ranking 18th among 113 qualified edge defenders. The Giants will face an Eagles offensive line that has struggled to protect its quarterback, allowing the seventh-most sacks (21) in the league.
This is an area the Giants can exploit, and having Burns on the field would be a significant advantage.
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