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Darius Slayton inactive for Colts in London against Commanders

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 3:17 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Darius Slayton inactive for Colts in London against Commanders

Summary

Darius Slayton will not participate in the Indianapolis Colts' game against the Washington Commanders on October 4 in London. This marks Slayton's second consecutive week on the inactive list despite not being listed on the injury report. After signing with the Colts following Alec Pierce's injury, Slayton has struggled to acclimate to the team's offense. Colts coach Shane Steichen noted the adjustment period as Slayton had been away from competitive play for three weeks. The Colts are also missing another key receiver, Keenan Allen, in this matchup.

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Status Watch

•Darius Slayton is inactive for the Colts' game in London.
•This is his second week as an inactive player.
•He signed with the Colts after Alec Pierce's heel injury.
•Colts coach described Slayton's adjustment to the offense.
•Keenan Allen is also unavailable for the game.

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3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Is Darius Slayton Playing Today? Colts’ New WR Faces Surprise Decision

What they're saying

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Darius Slayton seemed like the perfect addition for the Indianapolis Colts. They signed him shortly after Alec Pierce aggravated a heel injury that forced him to go on injured reserve. Slayton had been a free agent because the New York Giants cut him at the end of the preseason. But not yet 30, Slayton seemed […] The post Is Darius Slayton Playing Today? Colts’ New WR Faces Surprise Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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