Indianapolis Colts cut wide receiver Darius Slayton

The Indianapolis Colts have released wide receiver Darius Slayton, as revealed on October 16, 2026 by the team's official Twitter account. Slayton had been signed on September 22nd, filling the gap left by the injury to Alec Pierce during week two of the season. There was some optimism that Slayton could provide a downfield option for the Colts, which lacked such a player with Pierce sidelined.

However, Slayton did not see any playing time throughout the campaign. The Colts opted to move on from the receiver without him ever appearing on the field for the team. While Slayton was not expected to be a standout addition to the struggling receiver corps, any veteran help would have been appreciated given the team's inconsistent performances.

The brief stint of Slayton in the Colts' lineup might only be remembered as a trivia question about the franchise a decade later. The team now needs to address this roster spot, with tight end Will Mallory potentially returning from injury and practice squad player Anthony Gould possibly being elevated to the active roster. It is unlikely that the Colts will make any significant moves before the offseason.