Chris Slayton

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Chris Slayton
Personal information
Born: (1996-08-06) August 6, 1996 (age 28)
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

Christopher Jon Slayton (born August 6, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Syracuse. [1]

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Professional career

New York Giants

Slayton 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

On September 8, 2020, Slayton was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad. [8] He was released on September 17. [9]

Atlanta Falcons

On 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

On October 27, 2021, Slayton was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad. [15] However, he was released on November 2. [16]

San Francisco 49ers

On 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

On 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]

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References

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  2. ↑ Salomone, Dan (April 27, 2019). "Syracuse DT Chris Slayton drafted at No. 245". Giants.com.
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