Colts cut Darius Slayton, announce positive news on Josh Downs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts have released wide receiver Darius Slayton due to a knee injury. With Week 6 approaching, the Colts received a boost regarding Josh Downs, who has been a full participant in practices this week, indicating he is healthy. Downs leads the team in receiving yards this season, amassing 249 yards on 20 receptions. However, the Colts will be without linebacker Jaylon Carlies and wide receiver Ashton Dulin for the upcoming game against the Tennessee Titans, as both players were ruled out due to injuries sustained in previous games.
- •Darius Slayton released; did not play due to injury.
- •Josh Downs fully practices ahead of Week 6.
- •Downs leads Colts with 249 receiving yards this season.
- •Jaylon Carlies and Ashton Dulin ruled out for Week 6.
- •Colts face Tennessee Titans in divisional matchup.
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Colts Reveal Positive Josh Downs News After Darius Slayton Release
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