Colts Make Surprise Decision on Veteran WR Weeks After Signing Him
The Colts released a veteran wide receiver less than a month after signing him, abruptly ending his brief stint in Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis Colts faced a surprising decision in releasing veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton just five weeks after signing him. The team, currently in second place in the AFC South with a 2-3 record, has been struggling throughout the season. Their offense has struggled to move the ball, averaging just 193 passing yards per game.
The lack of production was largely due to the absence of top receiver Alec Pierce, who remains on injured reserve with a heel injury. Slayton, who spent his first seven seasons with the Giants, was signed by the Colts on September 22. He didn't play a game for the Colts and has ended his tenure without contributing. At 29 years old, Slayton could potentially find a new team in the coming weeks.
The Colts have confidence in their current receivers, including Keenan Allen, Josh Downs, Laquon Treadwell, and tight end Tyler Warren. This abrupt release could also indicate that Pierce may return soon, as he was placed on injured reserve on September 26 and will be eligible to return after the Titans game on Sunday. Following Tennessee, the Colts will face Minnesota, Jacksonville, the Cowboys, Dolphins, and Texans, a challenging stretch for which they would prefer to have their top receiver available.
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