Chris Slayton Explained

Chris Slayton
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:6 August 1996
Birth Place:Crete, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:307
High School:Crete-Monee (Crete, Illinois)
College:Syracuse (2014–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:7
Draftpick:245
Pastteams:
Pfr:S/SlayCh00

Christopher Jon Slayton (born August 6, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football at Syracuse.

Professional career

New York Giants

Slayton was drafted by the New York Giants in the seventh round, 245th overall, of the 2019 NFL draft.[1] [2] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3] [4] He was promoted to the active roster on December 27, 2019.[5]

On September 5, 2020, Slayton was waived from the Giants.[6]

Buffalo Bills

On September 8, 2020, Slayton was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad.[7] He was released on September 17.[8]

Atlanta Falcons

On September 23, 2020, Slayton was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.[9] He was elevated to the active roster on October 17 for the team's week 6 game against the Minnesota Vikings, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[11]

On August 31, 2021, Slayton was waived by the Falcons and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[12] [13] He was released on October 18.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On October 27, 2021, Slayton was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[14] However, he was released on November 2.[15]

San Francisco 49ers

On November 18, 2021, Slayton was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.[16] He signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on February 2, 2022.[17] On May 23, 2022, he was released.[18]

Green Bay Packers

On May 25, 2022, Slayton was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers.[19] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[20] [21] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023.[22] He was released on August 29, 2023.[23] A day later, he was signed to the Packers' practice squad.[24] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Salomone, Dan . April 27, 2019 . Syracuse DT Chris Slayton drafted at No. 245 . Giants.com.
  2. Web site: Cassillo . John . April 27, 2019 . NFL Draft 2019: New York Giants select Syracuse's Chris Slayton in 7th round . April 28, 2019 . Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician.
  3. Web site: Eisen, Michael . August 31, 2019 . New York Giants announce 53-man roster . Giants.com.
  4. Web site: Eisen, Michael . September 1, 2019 . Giants place CB Sam Beal on IR, sign TE Eric Tomlinson and 8 to practice squad . Giants.com.
  5. Web site: Giants' Chris Slayton: Joins Giants' active roster . March 17, 2020 . CBSSports.com . en.
  6. Web site: Somma . Vinny . September 5, 2020 . Giants' 2019 Draft Pick & XFL Star Among Roster Cuts: Report . September 5, 2020 . Heavy.com.
  7. Web site: September 8, 2020 . Bills add DT Chris Slayton to practice squad . BuffaloBills.com.
  8. Web site: Brown, Chris . September 17, 2020 . Bills elevate CB Cam Lewis to active roster, add two to practice squad . BuffaloBills.com.
  9. Web site: September 23, 2020 . Falcons sign cornerback, defensive tackle to practice squad . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  10. Web site: McFadden . Will . October 17, 2020 . Falcons place John Cominsky on reserve/COVID-19 list . October 31, 2020 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  11. Web site: McFadden, Will . January 4, 2021 . Falcons sign 11 players to reserve/future contracts . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  12. Web site: August 31, 2021 . Falcons announce 53-man roster . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  13. Web site: September 1, 2021 . Falcons sign 15 to practice squad . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  14. Web site: Varley, Teresa . October 27, 2021 . Steelers make roster moves . Steelers.com . October 28, 2021 . October 28, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028032844/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-moves-x3146 . dead .
  15. Web site: Varley, Teresa . November 2, 2021 . Steelers make roster moves . Steelers.com.
  16. Web site: November 18, 2021 . 49ers add DL to practice squad after another goes on IR . Niners Wire.
  17. Web site: February 2, 2022 . 49ers Sign 11 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts . 49ers.com.
  18. Web site: May 23, 2022 . 49ers Sign TE Kroft; Waive DL Slayton . 49ers.com . May 26, 2022 . May 31, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220531005857/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-tight-end-tyler-kroft-waive-defensive-lineman-chris-slayton . dead .
  19. Web site: May 25, 2022 . Packers claim DL Chris Slayton off waivers . May 25, 2022 . packers.com.
  20. Web site: August 30, 2022 . Press release: Packers announce roster moves . August 30, 2022 . packers.com.
  21. Web site: August 31, 2022 . Packers sign S Rudy Ford . August 31, 2022 . packers.com.
  22. Web site: January 10, 2023 . Packers sign 13 free agents . January 10, 2023 . packers.com.
  23. Web site: Packers announce roster moves. packers.com . August 29, 2023.
  24. Web site: Packers sign 16 players to practice squad. packers.com . August 30, 2023.
  25. Web site: Packers sign 14 practice squad players to reserve/future contracts. USA Today. Kruse, Zach. January 22, 2024.

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