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Darius Slayton offers Commanders a low-cost answer to Terry McLaurin’s absence

Veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton offers the Washington Commanders a low-cost answer to Terry McLaurin’s injury absence.

By Dean Jones · Riggos Rag

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Writer Dean Jones suggests the Commanders consider signing free agent Darius Slayton after Terry McLaurin's injury.
Commander wide receiver Terry McLaurin was lost to a torn patellar tendon.
Free agent Darius Slayton was recently released by the Indianapolis Colts after failing to make the Giants' roster.

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Writer Dean Jones argues that the Washington Commanders should consider signing free-agent wide receiver Darius Slayton following Terry McLaurin's torn patellar tendon. Slayton is currently seeking an NFL return after being released by the Indianapolis Colts, and Jones suggests bringing him in for a workout as a low-cost, rotational depth option.

While Washington could rely on current wideouts like Stefon Diggs, Treylon Burks, and Antonio Williams, Jones believes Slayton's NFC East experience and affordable market value make him a sensible target for general manager Adam Peters.

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