Colts trade WR Keenan Allen to 49ers for 2027 sixth-round pick
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers acquired veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
- Allen, 34, has recorded 40 catches for 351 yards and one touchdown in eight games this season and is expected to bolster the 49ers’ depleted wide receiver corps.
- Allen brings extensive experience, having amassed 12,402 yards on 1,095 catches with 71 touchdowns over 14 seasons, including six Pro Bowl selections with the Los Angeles Chargers.
- The 49ers are currently missing key receivers Mike Evans (rib/Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring), making Allen a valuable addition to support quarterback Brock Purdy.
- With Allen joining, the 49ers now feature several of the NFL’s active leaders in receptions and receiving yards among their skill position players, enhancing their offensive depth.
