Colts' Keenan Allen Faces NFL Suspension After DUI Arrest

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen is facing a potential NFL suspension after being charged with two misdemeanor offenses stemming from a drunk-driving arrest in August. The league's disciplinary policy calls for a minimum three-game ban for such violations, though the timing remains uncertain as the NFL awaits the outcome of Allen's legal case. Allen was arrested on August 29, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis. According to police, a sergeant encountered his vehicle parked in a no-parking zone around 1 a.m. and detected a strong odor of alcohol. A subsequent test revealed a blood alcohol content of .224, nearly three times Indiana's legal limit of .08. This elevated the case to a Class A misdemeanor under state law. Formal charges were filed on September 16, 2026, including operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering a person. Under the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, a DUI violation triggers a minimum three-game suspension, with the possibility of additional punishment if aggravating factors, such as a high BAC, are considered. Despite the charges, Allen remains available to play for the Colts.