# Colts sign Slayton, place Clemons on IR

> Indianapolis makes a receiver move to cover for injured Alec Pierce.
- Title: Colts sign Slayton, place Clemons on IR · NBC Sports
- Summary: Indianapolis makes a receiver move to cover for injured Alec Pierce. The Colts signed free agent Darius Slayton after star receiver Alec Pierce aggravated…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/colts-place-de-micheal-clemons-on-ir-to-make-room-for-darius-slayton
- Published: 2026-09-22T19:52:53.64+00:00
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- Topics: indianapolis colts, darius slayton, alec pierce, micheal clemons, wide receiver signing, injured reserve, nfl, free agency, roster move, 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.
## Key takeaway

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.