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Colts sign WR Darius Slayton after Alec Pierce's heel injury worsens

Indianapolis reunites Slayton with former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones to cover for the injured Pierce.

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What to know

  • The Colts signed veteran WR Darius Slayton immediately after Alec Pierce's heel injury worsened, with Pierce expected out several weeks.
  • Slayton reunites with quarterback Daniel Jones, his teammate for six seasons (2019-2024) with the New York Giants.
  • Slayton is seen as a complementary, speed-based outside receiver rather than a direct replacement for Pierce's vertical production.

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Colts sign WR Darius Slayton after Alec Pierce's heel injury worsens
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    Analysts explain why Slayton fits the Colts' needs

    Coverage notes Slayton's seven-year run with Daniel Jones in New York (2019-2024) should shorten his adjustment period, and his speed/vertical ability partially replaces the downfield threat Pierce provided, though he's viewed as more complementary than a featured target.

    1. 1 outlet Colts sign Darius Slayton after Alec Pierce injury

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

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    • indianapoliscolts@channels.im

      Reports: Colts signing WR Darius Slayton INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Colts are signing wide receiver Darius Slayton, according to multiple reports. Slayton has played… # NFL # IndianapolisColts # Indianapolis # Colts # Football

      indianapoliscolts@channels.imMastodon2d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    Colts sign veteran WR Darius Slayton

    Multiple reporters, including NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, confirmed Indianapolis is signing Slayton, who spent his prior seven seasons with the New York Giants, to fill the gap left by Pierce.

    “Veteran WR Darius Slayton is signing with the Colts, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports.”
    — Tom Pelissero

    1. 5 outlets first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also Fox 59, NY Post, Sports Illustrated, Colts Wire · read ↗

    • Veteran WR Darius Slayton is signing with the Colts, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports. With Alec Pierce dealing with a heel injury, Indianapolis turns to Slayton, who played the past seven seasons with the Giants — and now reunites with Daniel Jones.

      @TomPelisseroX2d ago421▲view on X ↗
  3. background

    Alec Pierce reaggravates heel injury, opts to rehab instead of surgery — Pierce, who had offseason heel surgery, aggravated the injury in the Colts' Week 2 game. Per Ian Rapoport, he is rehabbing rather than having another surgery but is expected to miss several weeks.

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