Colts reportedly trade Keenan Allen to 49ers

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly trading wide receiver Keenan Allen to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick, according to reports published ahead of the NFL trade deadline on November 10. The accounts attribute the deal to sources but do not cite a team announcement or league transaction record confirming its completion.

Allen, 34, had 40 receptions for 351 yards and one touchdown in eight games, including four starts, for Indianapolis this season. The 49ers, who were 7-1 in one report, are adding a veteran receiver as the position group has been affected by injuries.

San Francisco wide receivers Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Christian Kirk and Demarcus Robinson were among those reported to have missed time or been dealing with injuries. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Allen was expected back at practice during the week, according to one report. Samuel was also reported to be nearing a return, though the timing was not confirmed across the accounts.

Allen has played for the Chargers, Chicago Bears and Colts since the Chargers selected him in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Across 179 career games, he has recorded 1,095 receptions for 12,402 yards and 71...