Colts trade Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen to 49ers for sixth-round pick

The Indianapolis Colts have traded Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. This move comes as the Colts prepare for a rebuild after a disappointing 2-7 start to the season. Allen, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, led the Colts in targets (58) and receptions (40), ranking second in receiving yards (351) and touchdowns (1) for the team.

The 49ers, currently the top seed in the NFC with a 7-1 record, are in need of a receiver after dealing with numerous injuries this season, including Mike Evans (Achilles/ribs), Deebo Samuel (hamstring), Christian Kirk (meniscus), De Zhaun Stribling (ankle), and Ricky Pearsall (PCL). Allen's absence from the Indianapolis roster since 2024 due to his time with the Chicago Bears should bolster the 49ers' injured receiver room and assist them in maintaining their Super Bowl aspirations.