Overview
- The Indianapolis Colts announced Friday, Oct. 16 that they released Darius Slayton less than a month after signing him in late September to replace Alec Pierce, who was placed on injured reserve.
- Slayton never appeared in a regular-season game for Indianapolis and multiple reports say a knee issue emerged last week that may have contributed to the roster move.
- New York cut Slayton on Sept. 7 after eight seasons in East Rutherford, a surprise that left roughly $9.8 million of his $12.3 million in salary guaranteed complicating the Giants’ payroll picture.
- Local coverage and team notes say Indianapolis is likely to cover the open roster spot with internal options such as practice-squad elevations or the expected return of tight end Will Mallory rather than pursue a major external addition.
- The sequence underscores how short-term depth signings for veteran receivers can be volatile when injuries and guarantees factor into decisions, and it leaves Slayton facing a rapid transition from long-time starter to free agent.