NFC-leading 49ers continue to push chips in and acquire star wide receiver Keenan Allen from Colts
The 49ers acquired Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen for a 2027 sixth-round pick, the teams announced on Tuesday.
Key points
- The NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers are making moves at the trade deadline.
- Allen has been productive in eight games with the Colts this season, catching 40 passes for 351 yards and a touchdown.
- For the Colts, the Allen trade is the third trade they have made since firing general manager Chris Ballard.
The Colts may not be done, either, as running back Jonathan Taylor has drawn interest and wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade after the team parted with Nelson and Buckner.
The six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver will provide a major boost to the 49ers' receiving corps, which has been decimated by injuries.
Additional details
- He spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Chargers franchise, including four seasons in San Diego before the team relocated to Los Angeles, before being traded to the Chicago Bears.
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- Allen was arrested in August on charges of two misdemeanor OWI (operating while intoxicated) offenses.
- In October, the 49ers acquired All-Pro defensive tackle DeForest Buckner for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
- He could face a three-game suspension once that process is concluded, as that is the typical suspension length under the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
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