Giants without Slayton, Nabers out for Thursday vs Eagles

The New York Giants will be without wide receiver Darius Slayton for Thursday night's NFC East game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium, the team announced Wednesday, further depleting a receiver group already shorthanded after Malik Nabers was lost for the season with a torn ACL. Linebackers Swayze Bozeman and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles were also ruled out, while running back Tyrone Tracy Jr., who missed recent games with a shoulder injury, is expected to be available.

Slayton strained his hamstring late in Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints and did not participate in practice during the short week. He has 12 catches for 166 yards this season and has been one of New York’s most productive outside targets in recent years. The absence of Slayton and Nabers leaves WanDale Robinson as the leading option on the outside for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in his third career start.

The Giants elevated veteran receiver LilJordan Humphrey from the practice squad for the game, and coaches have said Jalin Hyatt and Beaux Collins will see expanded roles. Head coach Brian Daboll acknowledged the challenge of short-week recoveries, saying Tuesday, "I’d say we’ll take it...