Colts Release WR Darius Slayton Weeks After Initial Signing
Slayton never played for Indianapolis after the team signed him to bolster depth behind injured receiver Alec Pierce, officials said.
- On Friday, October 16, 2026, the Indianapolis Colts released wide receiver Darius Slayton, ending his tenure without him ever appearing in a single game for the team.
- Hoping his experience with quarterback Daniel Jones would provide depth, the Colts signed Slayton on September 22, 2026, while wide receiver Alec Pierce recovered from a foot injury.
- Slayton struggled to learn the offense and was hampered by a knee injury that surfaced during his 24-day stint, preventing him from ever taking the field.
- His departure leaves the Colts thin at wide receiver as they manage multiple injuries while preparing for their Week 6 game against the Tennessee Titans.
- The team now relies on wide receiver Josh Downs, who has 249 receiving yards this season, to lead the passing attack against divisional rivals.
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Colts release veteran WR Darius Slayton - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Oct 16 (Field Level Media) - The Indianapolis Colts have pulled the plug on the Darius Slayton experiment after less than a month. The Colts signed the veteran wide receiver on Sept. 22 and released him on Friday without ever putting [...]
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Darius Slayton released by Indianapolis Colts weeks after free-agent signing
Darius Slayton joined Indianapolis on September 22, 2026, after Alec Pierce was placed on injured reserve. The Colts signed the 6-foot-1, 198-pound receiver to add a vertical threat while Pierce recovered.
Colts Make Major Roster Move as WR Darius Slayton Released Just Weeks After Signing Contract
The wide receiver situation with the Indianapolis Colts has been dramatic, and it has taken another wild turn. Indy brought in veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton after the team’s leading receiver, Alec Pierce, went down with an injury and was placed on injured reserve. Slayton, meanwhile, had just been let go by the New York […]
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