{
  "id": 9049200,
  "title": "Colts sign Darius Slayton after Alec Pierce injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/colts-sign-darius-slayton-after-alec-pierce-injury",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T01:00:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colts-sign-darius-slayton-alec-010015520.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following a recent injury to Alec Pierce, the Indianapolis Colts promptly added veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton to bolster their receiving corps. Slayton, a former New York Giant who played alongside Daniel Jones from 2019 to 2024, is expected to step in immediately and provide a much-needed boost to the team's offensive capabilities. While he may not fully replace Pierce's vertical threat or the 1,000-yard season performance, Slayton's speed and experience offer a valuable complement to the Colts' roster. With Josh Downs and Keenan Allen primarily handling underneath and intermediate routes, Slayton can be counted on to stretch the field and capitalize on Pierce's absence. The timing of this signing is particularly strategic, considering Slayton's familiarity with Daniel Jones, which promises seamless integration into the team's offense. Despite the challenges posed by Pierce's prolonged absence, Slayton's addition provides Indianapolis with a reliable and seasoned option to fill a crucial role on the field.",
  "summary": "The Colts are adding receiver Darius Slayton, reuniting him with Daniel Jones after six seasons together in New York.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Bears: Pat McAfee compares Caleb Williams to Paul Pierce after best-case injury update",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/bears-pat-mcafee-compares-caleb-williams-to-paul-pierce-after-best",
        "published": "2026-09-21T18:42:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}