Maske: Keenan Allen could face three-game ban

Key Points:

• The Colts are investigating charges against Keenan Allen, who was arrested in Indianapolis shortly after the team's final preseason game; the team acknowledged awareness of the situation and is gathering information.
• The Colts signed Allen to a one-year deal to fill the receiver gap caused by Alec Pierce’s slow recovery, but Allen’s style as an underneath target differs from Pierce’s deep-threat role, potentially impacting the offense's overall efficiency.
• Ladd McConkey of the Chargers may benefit from Allen not returning to Los Angeles, as new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel plans to increase McConkey’s short-area targets in 2026.
• Allen previously played under Colts head coach Shane Steichen with the Chargers, making their reunion logical, though there are questions about the fit alongside other Colts receivers like Josh Downs and the absence of a true deep threat.
• Despite Allen’s free agency status and interest from several teams, including the Chargers and Ravens, his best contract prospects appear to be short-term deals around $5 million, with his fantasy value dependent on team fit and usage.