Chris Slayton

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

New York Giants
Slayton was drafted by the New York Giants in the seventh round, 245th overall, of the 2019 NFL draft. He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 27, 2019.

On September 5, 2020, Slayton was waived from the Giants.

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

Atlanta Falcons
On September 23, 2020, Slayton was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad. 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. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.

On August 31, 2021, Slayton was waived by the Falcons and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on October 18.

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

San Francisco 49ers
On November 18, 2021, Slayton was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on February 2, 2022. On May 23, 2022, he was released.

Green Bay Packers
On May 25, 2022, Slayton was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023. He was released on August 29, 2023. A day later, he was signed to the Packers' practice squad. He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.