Darius Slayton signs with the Indianapolis Colts

Former New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton has agreed to join the Indianapolis Colts on Monday evening, according to wire service reports. The move comes after the Colts suffered a setback with the injury of Alec Pierce, leaving a void in their deep threat category. Slayton, who was both drafted by the Giants in 2019, quickly formed a strong bond with quarterback Daniel Jones, with whom he had been teammates.

The Indianapolis team recognized Slayton's valuable assets - his uncommon combination of size and speed - and saw him as a potential solution to their problem. Slayton had already shown his skills, leading the Giants in receiving in four of his first five seasons (2019, 202, 2022, and 2023). Now, he will be joining the Colts, hoping to fill the void left by Pierce and provide an extra option for the team's offensive strategy.

Meanwhile, the Giants will likely look to bolster their depth at the wide receiver position, especially with Malik Nabers dealing with a shoulder injury.