Chad Ochocinco Johnson· Aug 16, 2026
Johnson expected Darius Slayton, not Odell Beckham Jr., to be the Giants' No. 2 receiver behind Malik Nabers.
“Slaton will probably be the number two”
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- Depth Chart CallsDarius SlaytonNew York GiantsAug 16, 2026
Darius Slayton to be 2nd on the depth chart
“I'm not sure who the number two is gonna be. Maybe is it Slaton. Slaton will probably be the number two”
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