Will Darius Slayton play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday? Latest update on Giants' wide receiver

The New York Giants are preparing for a critical Week 6 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football. With WR Darius Slayton being a key playmaker in the passing game, fans are asking: Will Slayton suit up after a hamstring injury, or will the Giants limit his snaps to protect him from aggravating the injury?

Will Darius Slayton play against the Eagles tonight?
Darius Slayton is out for Thursday’s game. He suffered a hamstring strain in Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints and has not been cleared to play. The Giants have officially listed him as out on the injury report, and the coaching staff is focusing on giving him enough recovery time to avoid further complications.

Darius Slayton is not expected to play this week per @JFowlerESPN

Giants WR’s on roster:
Wan’Dale Robinson
Jalin Hyatt
Beaux Collins
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— Giants Nation Show (@GiantsNationPod) October 8, 2025

Before his hamstring injury, Slayton had been a reliable option for QB Jaxson Dart. In Week 5, he caught 4 passes for 56 yards. Through five games this season, Slayton has recorded 18 receptions for 214 yards and 1 touchdown. His absence leaves a significant hole in the Giants’ receiving corps, especially with Malik Nabers also out for the season.

Giants officially ruled out WR Darius Slayton for Thursday night’s game against the Eagles due to his hamstring injury.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 8, 2025

RB Tyrone Tracy Jr., who is fully healthy, may also see an expanded role in the offense to help balance the passing attack. QB Jaxson Dart is active and expected to start, meaning the Giants’ offensive plan will likely emphasize short passes, quick routes, and tight end involvement to mitigate the loss of Slayton.

Other key Giants updates

• RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. — Active
  Fully recovered from a shoulder injury, ready to contribute.
  
  
  
• QB Jaxson Dart — Active
  Expected to start and lead the passing game.
  
  
  
• RT Jermaine Eluemunor — Questionable
  Limited in practice due to a back injury; status uncertain.
  
  
  
• LB Swayze Bozeman — Out
  Ankle injury sidelines him for this matchup.
  
  
  
• LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles — Out
  Hamstring injury keeps him out.
  
  
  

Final game status: Giants vs. Eagles
New York Giants

• WR Darius Slayton — Out
  
  
  
• RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. — Active
  
  
  
• QB Jaxson Dart — Active
  
  
  
• Theo Johnson — Active
  
  
  

Philadelphia Eagles

• QB Jalen Hurts — Active
  
  
  
• WR A.J. Brown — Active
  
  
  
• WR DeVonta Smith — Active
  
  
  

Game details and how to watch

• Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
  
  
  
• Time: 5:15 PM PT / 8:15 PM ET
  
  
  
• Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
  
  
  
• TV/Stream: NFL Network nationally; local broadcast in New York on WNBC . Streaming available on NFL+
  
  
  

While Slayton is out, his absence is a major test for the Giants’ receiving corps. Theo Johnson, Jalin Hyatt, and Wan’Dale Robinson will need to step up to maintain the passing attack, and tight ends may become critical in the short and intermediate game. Slayton’s hamstring recovery will be a key factor for the Giants’ offense moving forward, and fans will be watching closely to see how the team adapts in his absence.

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