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Indianapolis Colts News / Viral Sports News / October 4
Colts Make Peculiar WR Announcement Before Week 4
Darius Slayton will not play when the Indianapolis Colts face the Washington Commanders in London on Sunday. The veteran wide receiver is inactive for the second week in a row, and he has not appeared on the injury report, which points to a roster decision rather than a physical setback.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28
AFC Notes: C.J. Stroud, Darius Slayton, Colts, Texans, Titans
The Colts signed WR Darius Slayton earlier this week after WR Alec Pierce was placed on injured reserve due to a heel injury. Slayton knew he would get an opportunity with Indianapolis after Pierce went down. “Sunday night they they didn’t get the win, but I feel like they played really well,” Slayton said, via JJ Stankevitz of the team’s site.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 24
Colts WR Darius Slayton reveals a fascinating truth about Daniel Jones
The Indianapolis Colts have gotten out to a terrible start of the 2026 regular season. Indy is 0-2 headed into Week 3 and is already losing important players to injuries.
The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz
How many of the active NFL wide receivers to rush for a touchdown can you name in seven minutes?
Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 23
Colts QB Daniel Jones over the moon to reunite with ‘great player’ Darius Slayton
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is excited to reunite with wide receiver Darius Slayton after the team added his former New York Giants teammate amid Alec Pierce’s move to injured reserve.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / New York Giants on SI / September 23
Darius Slayton Signs With Colts After Giants Release, Reuniting With Daniel Jones
Former New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton will wear a new shade of blue as he embarks on a new chapter in his NFL career. Slayton, 29, has signed with the Indianapolis Colts, according to multiple reports.
Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Indianapolis Colts have a downfield problem, and a new answer in Darius Slayton
The Indianapolis Colts signed wide receiver Darius Slayton Tuesday after wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) left Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, creating an immediate answer to a problem that extends beyond simply replacing targets.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Colts Officially Sign WR Darius Slayton Among Three Roster Moves
The Indianapolis Colts announced they have officially signed WR Darius Slayton to a contract. The Colts also placed DE Michael Clemons on injured reserve and released BR Anderson Castle from the practice squad.
Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / September 22
Report: Colts' Alec Pierce out several weeks; Darius Slayton reaches deal
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is expected to be sidelined several weeks after aggravating a left heel injury in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Network reported.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21
Colts To Sign WR Darius Slayton
Alec Pierce’s upcoming absence will lead the Colts to sign a veteran reinforcement. Darius Slayton is heading to Indianapolis, The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Colts Signing WR Darius Slayton
The Indianapolis Colts are signing WR Darius Slayton, according to Tom Pelissero. Slayton, 29, was a fifth-round pick by the Giants out of Auburn back in 2019.
New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / September 12
Giants Fill Slayton's Roster Spot with Receiver; What Does It Mean for Malik Nabers?
The New York Giants have finally filled the open spot on their roster left by the release of receiver Darius Slayton by signing receiver/special teamer Dalen Cambre from their practice squad.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11
NFC Notes: Tyler Guyton, Darius Slayton, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants
Cowboys LT Tyler Guyton said that he made small tweaks to his off-season regimen, which includes a better diet and taking better care of himself through treatment.
New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / September 10
Giants' John Harbaugh Gets Testy Over Darius Slayton Release Questions
John Harbaugh felt he answered a question about Darius Slayton and wasn’t going to go any further. Harbaugh snapped at reporters Wednesday who pressed him for answers about the since-cut wide receiver’s release.
New York Giants News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 10
Giants’ John Harbaugh drops truth bomb on what led to Darius Slayton’s exit
Darius Slayton was recently released from the roster, and many saw it as a mistake by the New York Giants. He was the longest-tenured player for the Giants, and the decision came as a shock to many.
New York Giants News / EssentiallySports / September 9
'Got Him Out': 2x Super Bowl Champion Calls Out Odell Beckham Jr for Possibly Getting Giants’ Teammate Darius Slayton Fired
With multiple wide receivers on the roster, the writing was on the wall: The New York Giants were expected to release veteran receiver Darius Slayton. Malik Nabers is expected to make his Week 1 return, while New York has already signed Darnell Mooney and Odell Beckham Jr.
New York Giants News / Stadium Rant / September 9
Giants’ Veteran Darius Slayton Released Just Days Before Season Opener
It is difficult to name National Football League (NFL) athletes who have stayed on one team since 2020. The constant offseason shuffle has left few players on one roster for more than six years.
The '2023-24 leading receivers' quiz
Can you name the player to lead each NFL team in receiving yards in the 2023-24 season?
New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8
Report: Three Teams Expressed Preliminary Interest In Darius Slayton
According to Josina Anderson, three teams have reached out to free agent WR Darius Slayton after he was recently let go by the Giants. Anderson notes “it may be smart” to monitor to Colts as a potential landing spot because of Slayton’s relationship with QB Daniel Jones.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 7
49ers named as possible landing spot for veteran receiver by CBS Sports
Surprisingly, the New York Giants released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton ahead of the 2026 season, and one CBS Sports writer believes the San Francisco 49ers could make sense as a potential landing spot.
New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7
WR Darius Slayton Drawing Interest
Wide receiver Darius Slayton entered Monday as the Giants’ longest-tenured player, but they released the seven-year veteran this afternoon. Three interested teams have already reached out to Slayton since then, Josina Anderson of Exhibit News Network reports.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 8
Why the Giants paid $12.75 million to move on from Darius Slayton
The New York Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton on Monday, just six days before their opener against the Dallas Cowboys.
New York Giants News / Field Level Media / September 7
Giants release longtime starting WR Darius Slayton
The New York Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton, their longest-tenured player, on Monday with six days before the season opener. Slayton was entering his eighth year with the Giants, who drafted him in the fifth round in 2019.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 7
Giants cut ties with Darius Slayton in unexpected move
The New York Giants are coming up on their big debut with new head coach John Harbaugh, and changes are happening at a lightning-fast pace.
New York Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / September 7
Giants have released their longest-tenured player
The New York Giants are parting ways with the longest-tenured player on their roster. The Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton on Monday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire.
New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7
Giants Release WR Darius Slayton
Darius Slayton appeared to be safe during the lead-in to roster cuts. The veteran wideout will not begin 2026 with the Giants, however. Slayton was released on Monday, per a team announcement.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 2
Giants' Darius Slayton addresses uncertain future, role with Giants
Slayton landed on the Giants' 53-man roster despite speculation the team could move on from him.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / August 31
Why Giants held onto WR Darius Slayton after surprising report
Slayton somewhat surprisingly landed on the Giants' 53-man roster.
New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29
WR Darius Slayton Not Certain To Make Giants’ 53-Man Roster
As a player who arrived two regimes ago and was re-signed before John Harbaugh took over, Darius Slayton loomed as a trade candidate. But a near-eight-figure base salary guarantee made the eighth-year veteran a more likely in-season trade chip.
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