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Colts sign Slayton, place Clemons on IR
Indianapolis makes a receiver move to cover for injured Alec Pierce.
In brief
Indianapolis makes a receiver move to cover for injured Alec Pierce. The Colts signed free agent Darius Slayton after star receiver Alec Pierce aggravated his heel injury, placing defensive end Micheal Clemons on injured reserve to create roster space. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Colts sign Darius Slayton
The Colts officially signed free agent wide receiver Darius Slayton on Tuesday to bolster their receiving corps.
Pierce out with heel injury
Star receiver Alec Pierce will miss significant time after aggravating his surgically repaired heel, forcing the team to add depth at the position.
Clemons placed on injured reserve
Defensive end Micheal Clemons was placed on injured reserve after injuring his toe in Monday's loss to the Chiefs, creating the roster spot for Slayton.
Clemons must sit four games
Clemons must miss a minimum of four games before he can return, despite signing a three-year, $17.5 million deal with the Colts in free agency.
Clemons had limited impact
The defensive end recorded no stats this season across 38 defensive snaps and two special teams plays before the injury.
What it means
The Colts signed free agent Darius Slayton after star receiver Alec Pierce aggravated his heel injury, placing defensive end Micheal Clemons on injured reserve to create roster space.
