Colts say WR Darius Slayton will reunite with QB Daniel Jones after Alec Pierce slated for injured reserve
On Sept. 23, 2026, Colts head coach Shane Steichen said wide receiver Darius Slayton will reunite with quarterback Daniel Jones to help make up for explosive plays after Alec Pierce was slated to go on injured reserve with a heel injury. Jones and safety Cam Bynum praised Slayton’s speed, route-running and career production.
On Sept. 23, 2026, Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Darius Slayton will reunite with quarterback Daniel Jones following the news that Alec Pierce was slated to go on injured reserve with a heel injury. Jones expressed confidence in Slayton, calling him an outside receiver with speed who can separate in man coverage.
The article notes Slayton’s seven-year tenure with the New York Giants, during which he recorded 4,435 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns in 106 games and averaged 15.0 yards per reception for his career (at least 13 yards per reception in each season). Safety Cam Bynum, who faced Slayton in the 2022 wild-card game, described him as a deep threat and a "complete receiver," and the piece recalled Slayton’s four catches for 88 yards in that playoff matchup.
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