During the Giants’ Week 4 win against the Chargers, WR Malik Nabers suffered a torn ACL. It is a seasonal injury that requires surgery. A devastating loss offensively for New York.
Without Nabers, Darius Slayton and Wan’Dale Robinson are the Giants’ best wide receivers. On Wednesday morning, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler had a cheeky injury update for New York. Barring an unforeseen change, Darius Salyton is expected to miss TNF in Week 6 with a hamstring strain. Due to the quick turnaround time, Slayton will be available for New York.
New York’s WR core will be reduced against the Eagles in Week 6
According to sources, Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) is not expected to play against the Eagles on Thursday.
Hamstring on a short week is tough. Will be out, barring a surprising rebound.
– Jeremy Fowler (@jfowlerspn) October 8, 2025
In his seventh professional season, Darius Slayton is one of the longest-tenured Giants. He was a sixth-round pick in the 2019 draft out of Auburn. Over his career, Slayton played in 97 games and made 70 starts for the Giants. For the first time, he was voted captain on the New York roster. Darius Slayton has a lot of respect in the New York locker room. Unfortunately, the 28-year-old won’t be available for the Giants in Week 6.
The veteran WR is dealing with a hamstring injury. Considering New York is on a short break, Darius Slayton is absent. In their Week 6 matchup against the Eagles, Wan’Dale Robinson will be their WR1. New York also has Jaylin Hyatt, Beaux Collins and Gunner Olzsweski. Team insider Jordan Raanan announced that the team could bring Lil’Jordan Humphrey off the practice squad to play against the Eagles.
No Darius Slayton vs. Eagles. Yesterday he limped around the locker room badly. The turnaround is too fast for any real chance.
Expect Lil’Jordan Humphrey to be called up and play a role on Thursday night. https://t.co/nnpbCi6kXq
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) October 8, 2025
Darius Slayton isn’t the only Giant to deal with a hamstring injury in Week 6. Rookie QB Jaxson Dart appeared on the injury report prior to their game against the Eagles. However, head coach Brian Daboll said Dart will be fine. That’s good news for the newbie moving forward. New York wants Dart to gain as much on-court experience as possible in his first professional season.
Through five games, Malik Nabers still leads the team in receptions and receiving yards. Wan’Dale Robinson isn’t far behind, though. He has one fewer catch and four fewer yards than Nabers. If he stays healthy in 2025, there’s a good chance Robinson leads the team in receptions and receiving yards. Robinson’s 93 catches for 699 yards and three touchdowns were all career highs in 2024. This season, Robinson has 34 catches for 267 yards and one touchdown.
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