Sources - 49ers acquire Keenan Allen in trade with Colts - ESPN
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers acquired veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, addressing their injury-plagued receiving corps ahead of the trade deadline.
- This trade marks the second recent deal between the 49ers and Colts, following the acquisition of defensive tackle DeForest Buckner by San Francisco three weeks prior.
- Allen, a six-time Pro Bowler with 1,095 career receptions, leads the Colts this season with 40 receptions and is expected to complement the 49ers' veteran-heavy offense.
- Despite several receivers returning from injury soon, the 49ers sought additional reliable options for quarterback Brock Purdy amid ongoing injuries to key players like Mike Evans and De'Zhaun Stribling.
- If Allen plays in the upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys, it will be his second consecutive matchup against them this season, having recorded four catches for 26 yards in their Week 9 meeting.
