Darius Slayton’s wild Giants ride continues with surprise return

Brian Fluharty | USA TODAY SportsThe Giants tried to give Darius Slayton away. Then they cut his pay. Then they begrudgingly played him. And now they are bringing him back.

The wide receiver is re-signing with Big Blue, according to NFL Network. It is reportedly a two-year, $12 million deal with the guaranteed money appears to be front-loaded. Which is what would be expected as general manager Joe Schoen works to accumulate depth at the position, if not a difference-maker yet.

MORE: What Aaron Boone’s podcast move says about NY sports talk radio

Slayton led the Giants in receiving yards, was second in targets and tied for third in receptions in 2022. The Auburn product — a Dave Gettleman pick…