Patriots Linked to Jarrett Stidham Former College Teammate

The New England Patriots have been linked to several players this offseason. Well, Jarrett Stidham may soon join forces with his former teammate. Is Darius Slayton the next player to join the Patriots?

Stidham and Slayton played together at Auburn, connecting for 35 passes for 670 yards and five touchdowns.

Phil Perry from NBC Sports discussed Slayton’s chances to join the Patriots. According to Perry, adding Slayton could be a good move for the team. He has the right athleticism and speed and yes, he could easily fit in the 2022 roster. Of course, he didn’t have much luck in 2021 and missed four games.

“At receiver, one name who fits this mold and could be of interest would be Darius Slayton of the Giants,” Perry wrote. “Taken in the fifth round of the 2019 draft out of Auburn, Slayton was an impressive athlete. At 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, he ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash (86th percentile) at that year’s combine. He also jumped 40.5 inches in the vertical (93rd percentile) and 11-feet-3 in the broad (97th percentile).”

The New York Giants may decide to keep Slayton, but this won’t be a good move for the player and he may have another disappointing season.

“Slayton could be in line for another disappointing year if he sticks with the Giants since he remains behind Golladay, Toney and recently re-signed Sterling Shepard,” Perry wrote.

Jarrett Stidham has great chance to play with his teammate again

There are several options for Slayton and his future in New York may be hanging in the air.

“As for Slayton: It feels increasingly likely that it’s going to be difficult for him to stick around through the season,” Zack Rosenblatt wrote. “The Giants added James, signed Robert Foster — who has previous ties to coach Brian Daboll — and brought back Board. James and Board contribute on special teams, and there remains a possibility that general manager Joe Schoen uses one of his nine draft picks next month on a wide receiver.”

The Giants may also move on from their player. They have Kenny Golladay, Sterling Shepard, and Kadarius Toney on their positions. There isn’t too much room for Slayton. Trading him would give the Giants $2.5 million in cap space.

“With Kenny Golladay, Sterling Shepard and [Kadarius] Toney locked into roster spots, that doesn’t leave a lot of room for Slayton if any of James, Foster and/or [C.J.] Board make the team. Plus, cutting or trading Slayton would save the Giants $2.5 million, much needed space as they are tight against the cap waiting to find a suitor for cornerback James Bradberry.”