Christopher Jon Slayton (born August 6, 1996) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Syracuse.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | August 6, 1996 Crete, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 307 lb (139 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Crete-Monee (Crete, Illinois) |
| College: | Syracuse (2014–2018) |
| Position: | Defensive end |
| NFL draft: | 2019 / round: 7 / pick: 245 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Professional career
editNew York Giants
editSlayton was drafted by the New York Giants in the seventh round, 245th overall, of the 2019 NFL draft.[2][3] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He was promoted to the active roster on December 27, 2019.[6]
On September 5, 2020, Slayton was waived from the Giants.[7]
Buffalo Bills
editOn September 8, 2020, Slayton was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad.[8] He was released on September 17.[9]
Atlanta Falcons
editOn September 23, 2020, Slayton was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.[10] 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.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[12]
On August 31, 2021, Slayton was waived by the Falcons and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14] He was released on October 18.
Pittsburgh Steelers
editOn October 27, 2021, Slayton was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[15] However, he was released on November 2.[16]
San Francisco 49ers
editOn November 18, 2021, Slayton was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.[17] He signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on February 2, 2022.[18] On May 23, 2022, he was released.[19]
Green Bay Packers
editOn May 25, 2022, Slayton was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers.[20] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[21][22] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023.[23] He was released on August 29, 2023.[24] A day later, he was signed to the Packers' practice squad.[25] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[26]
References
edit- ^ "Chris Slayton – Football". Syracuse University Athletics. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ^ Salomone, Dan (April 27, 2019). "Syracuse DT Chris Slayton drafted at No. 245". Giants.com.
- ^ Cassillo, John (April 27, 2019). "NFL Draft 2019: New York Giants select Syracuse's Chris Slayton in 7th round". Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2019). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2019). "Giants place CB Sam Beal on IR, sign TE Eric Tomlinson and 8 to practice squad". Giants.com.
- ^ "Giants' Chris Slayton: Joins Giants' active roster". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- ^ Somma, Vinny (September 5, 2020). "Giants' 2019 Draft Pick & XFL Star Among Roster Cuts: Report". Heavy.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ "Bills add DT Chris Slayton to practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. September 8, 2020.
- ^ Brown, Chris (September 17, 2020). "Bills elevate CB Cam Lewis to active roster, add two to practice squad". BuffaloBills.com.
- ^ "Falcons sign cornerback, defensive tackle to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 23, 2020.
- ^ McFadden, Will (October 17, 2020). "Falcons place John Cominsky on reserve/COVID-19 list". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- ^ McFadden, Will (January 4, 2021). "Falcons sign 11 players to reserve/future contracts". AtlantaFalcons.com.
- ^ "Falcons announce 53-man roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Falcons sign 15 to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 1, 2021.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (October 27, 2021). "Steelers make roster moves". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (November 2, 2021). "Steelers make roster moves". Steelers.com.
- ^ "49ers add DL to practice squad after another goes on IR". Niners Wire. November 18, 2021.
- ^ "49ers Sign 11 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". 49ers.com. February 2, 2022.
- ^ "49ers Sign TE Kroft; Waive DL Slayton". 49ers.com. May 23, 2022. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
- ^ "Packers claim DL Chris Slayton off waivers". packers.com. May 25, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ "Press release: Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Packers sign S Rudy Ford". packers.com. August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
- ^ "Packers sign 13 free agents". packers.com. January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Packers sign 16 players to practice squad". packers.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Kruse, Zach (January 22, 2024). "Packers sign 14 practice squad players to reserve/future contracts". USA Today.