Jets Weigh Slayton Swap Over Smith | New York Giants News

The Jets are eyeing a savvy move: trading for veteran receiver Darius Slayton, who’s been cut by the Giants and could be signed for the veteran minimum. Slayton brings proven production—over 4,000 yards and 22 TDs—with minimal cost, making him an ideal upgrade over their current roster. But there’s a catch: he’s barely played special teams, while young gunner Arian Smith fills that role. Cutting Smith would mean losing valuable special teams snaps, though Slayton’s receiving upside far outweighs the trade-off. The Jets could also consider cutting Tim Patrick, who has more recent special teams experience—but only slightly more. Ultimately, Slayton is the better player, and the Jets must decide if sacrificing some special teams depth is worth boosting their offense for the season ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c5f90cba7a6d474