New 49ers WR Keenan Allen recalls dizzying trade from Colts
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Key Points:
- Keenan Allen, a veteran wide receiver and UC Berkeley alumnus, has joined the San Francisco 49ers in a trade from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick.
- Allen is adjusting to the 49ers' offensive scheme under Kyle Shanahan, noting new terminology and concepts despite familiar play ideas, requiring extra study and practice.
- The 34-year-old Allen brings experience and reliability to a 49ers receiving corps impacted by injuries, including the absence of Mike Evans, and praised quarterback Brock Purdy's leadership and competitiveness.
- Allen, a six-time Pro Bowler with over 12,400 receiving yards and 71 touchdowns in 14 NFL seasons, leaves a struggling Colts team for a top-seeded NFC contender.
- Excited to return to the Bay Area, Allen expressed enthusiasm about joining a successful 49ers locker room and contributing to the team's ongoing achievements.
