Colts release wide receiver Darius Slayton after brief tenure

The Indianapolis Colts have released wide receiver Darius Slayton on October 16, 2026. Slayton was signed just weeks earlier on September 22 to help fill a gap left by an injured Alec Pierce. However, he did not appear in any games for the Colts during his time with the team. The organization will now look to fill his roster spot, potentially promoting tight end Will Mallory or another practice squad player. This brief signing will likely be remembered as a footnote in franchise history.

• 1:28 PMYahoo Sports — Indianapolis Colts cut wide receiver Darius Slayton