Christopher Jon Slayton (born August 6, 1996) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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Professional career

New York Giants

Slayton was drafted by the

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in the seventh round, 245th overall, of the

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. 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

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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

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, 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

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practice squad. However, he was released on November 2.

San Francisco 49ers

On November 18, 2021, Slayton was signed to the

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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

. 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.

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