Colts Release WR Darius Slayton

The Colts have released wide receiver Darius Slayton, according to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports). Indianapolis signed Slayton after Alec Pierce went down early in the 2026 season, hoping he'd step in as a deep threat. Nearly a month later, Slayton never saw the field — and now he's gone.

Darius Slayton

For fantasy purposes, Slayton is a free agent to monitor but not an immediate add. He never suited up for the Colts, so there's nothing from this stint to evaluate. His most recent production — 37 catches for 538 yards and one touchdown in 14 games for the Giants last season, per ProFootballTalk — shows he can contribute as a complementary receiver, but he'll need a landing spot with a real role before he's worth a waiver claim (that is, a claim off the list of unsigned or recently cut players). Watch for a signing elsewhere before making any moves.

Alec Pierce

The bigger fantasy signal here is that the Colts couldn't find a useful replacement for Pierce, then gave up trying. That suggests Pierce's return from injury is the plan — but ProFootballTalk's report doesn't specify a timeline, so don't pencil him back in yet. Check the official injury report before adding or starting him.

Bottom line: neither player is startable right now. Slayton needs a new team, and Pierce's status remains unknown beyond this report.