Colts place Micheal Clemons on IR, sign Darius Slayton
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Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts have placed defensive end Micheal Clemons on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four games. This decision comes after Clemons logged only 38 defensive snaps in his first two games with the team. His placement opens a roster spot for wide receiver Darius Slayton, who was signed following an injury to Alec Pierce. Pierce reaggravated a heel injury and is expected to miss several weeks while attempting to avoid surgery. The Colts also released running back Anderson Castle from their practice squad.
- •Micheal Clemons placed on injured reserve after two games with the Colts.
- •Clemons will miss at least four games due to an unspecified injury.
- •Darius Slayton signed to fill the roster spot after Alec Pierce's injury.
- •Pierce likely to miss several weeks after reaggravating a heel injury.
- •Anderson Castle released from the Colts' practice squad.
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Colts place DE Micheal Clemons on IR, confirm signing WR Darius Slayton
"After logging just 38 snaps in his first 2 games as a Colt, DE Micheal Clemons has been placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four games
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