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ArticleEx-Giants wide receiver released by Indianapolis ColtsOctober 16, 2026

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Indianapolis had hoped Slayton could provide a deep threat after an injury to Alec Pierce. That never materialized.

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Failed to materialize as deep threat option for Colts before release.

Slayton was signed by the Colts on Sept. 22 to provide a deep threat after an injury to Alec Pierce, but that role never materialized; he never played a snap for the team before being released.

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Slayton released by Colts after three weeks without playing a snap

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Slayton signed as deep threat option; role never developed before release.

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Slayton released by Colts after no playing time despite Pierce injury.

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Slayton cut by Colts after never playing a game despite Pierce injury.

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Slayton released by Colts after three weeks without playing a snap.

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Knee injury and prior hernias limit Slayton's availability and fantasy value.

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