NFL details protocols for players' return to team facilities
The NFL is gearing up for the return of players to team facilities. On Monday, Commissioner Roger Goodell issued a memo to all teams detailing protocols that must be followed upon the return of players in the building.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero shared some of the protocols that teams must abide by, including physical distancing, facility cleaning and disinfecting, equipment cleaning and more.
As Pelissero notes, some highlights include:
- Locker rooms must be reconfigured to permit players being six feet apart
- Meetings must be conducted virtually when possible
- Helmets, shoulder pads, etc. must be disinfected after every game
- Masks are required at all times except if it interferes with "athletic activities"
Darius Slayton named to CBS Sports' Year 2 breakout team
Darius Slayton put together an impressive rookie campaign. After the Giants selected him with the 171st overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Slayton went on to catch 48 passes for 740 yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games with nine starts.
The fifth-round pick finished second among all rookies in touchdowns and fifth in receiving yards despite being the 18th wide receiver taken in the draft.
CBS Sports' Josh Edwards put together a list of 22 players entering their second year in the NFL that are poised for a breakout performance in 2020. Slayton made the breakout team along with Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman.
As Edwards writes, "Slayton burst onto the scene with 48 receptions for 740 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie. With another year in the system alongside quarterback Daniel Jones, the Auburn product should be even more productive. During the first half of the season, he was consistent but it was not until the second half that he really posted some impressive statistical days."
View the best images from Darius Slayton's breakout 2019 campaign
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a touchdown catch against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton runs past New York Jets' Marcus Maye (20) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steven Ryan)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday December 9th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton looks on while working out prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates with wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) after leading his team to score a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants in overtime, 23-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches the football on his way to scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants in overtime, 23-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs onto the field during warmups prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants in overtime, 23-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton (86) stiff-arms Philadelphia Eagles' Ronald Darby (21) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton (86) runs to score a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) is stopped by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Rasul Douglas (32) and Eagles outside linebacker Nigel Bradham (53) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton, left, runs past Philadelphia Eagles' Ronald Darby to score a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton, left, and Saquon Barkley celebrate after Slayton scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) celebrates with quarterback Eli Manning (10) and other teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton (86) runs to score a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton (86) stiff-arms Philadelphia Eagles' Ronald Darby (21) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton (86) breaks free from Philadelphia Eagles' Ronald Darby (21) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton, right, and Sterling Shepard celebrate after a touchdown by Slayton during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants' Darius Slayton, right, runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs after a catch during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Colts 19-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara (20) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs for yardage after a catch during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday Nov. 10, 2019 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets defeated the Giants 34-27. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) covers New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Green Bay Packers won 31-13. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Skayton (86) scores a touchdown while defended by New York Jets safety Matthias Farley (41) during an NFL football game Sunday Nov. 10, 2019 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets defeated the Giants 34-27. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Pasadena, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates with Darius Slayton (86) after Slayton scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Steven Ryan)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a touchdown catch against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) celebrates withrunning back Elijhaa Penny (39) after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, right, runs away from New York Jets' Nate Hairston for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates his touchdown throw to New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a pass during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 37-18. (Joe Robbins via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a touchdown pass against Detroit Lions defensive back Rashaan Melvin (29) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 in Detroit. The Lions defeated the Giants 31-26. (Joe Robbins via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) celebrates his touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Pasadena, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Pasadena, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Pasadena, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a touchdown catch against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Pasadena, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) poses for a portrait during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Pasadena, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Rashaan Melvin (29), catches a 28-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions defensive back Miles Killebrew (35) grabs New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) makes a touchdown catch during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday October 6, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Rashaan Melvin after a 22-yard pass reception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Dalvin Tomlinson, Kevin Zeitler graded highly by Pro Football Focus
Dalvin Tomlinson has been one of the most consistent players for the Giants over the last three seasons.
Since being selected as a second-round pick in the 2017 draft, Tomlinson has started all 16 games every year. He was named to the Pro Football Writers Association's All-Rookie team in 2017 before recording a career-high 59 tackles the following season. The defensive tackle registered several new career highs in 2019 after finishing with 3.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits and one forced fumble to go with his 49 tackles (23 solo).
In addition to filling up the stat sheet, Tomlinson has garnered praise for his performance in the run game from Pro Football Focus.
Tomlinson is not the only Giant to be recognized for his strong play by PFF.
Kevin Zeitler was a first round pick by the Cleveland Browns back in 2012. In his rookie campaign, Zeitler started all 16 games and wound up being named to the Pro Football Writers Association's All-Rookie Team. The offensive lineman has started all 16 games in five of his eight NFL seasons and has missed just one game over the last five years.
The Giants acquired Zeitler in a trade during the 2019 offseason. The veteran guard performed well in his first season with Big Blue, starting 15 games and earning a 76.4 overall grade from PFF after allowing just three sacks on 991 total offensive snaps.
PFF recently praised Zeitler for his strong, consistent play over his eight seasons as the analytics site recognized him as one of the top o-line performers in the passing game.
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