49ers Trade for Colts WR Keenan Allen in Exchange for 2027 Sixth-Round Pick
The Indianapolis Colts are continuing to move veteran players ahead of the NFL trade deadline, sending six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick.
According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, San Francisco is acquiring Allen to address its depleted wide receiver room as the team continues dealing with injuries at the position.
Allen, 34, is a proven veteran who has spent time with the Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts. Through eight games with Indianapolis this season, Allen has recorded 40 receptions for 351 yards and one touchdown.
The move comes at an important time for San Francisco, which has been hit hard by injuries to its receiving corps. Mike Evans has been sidelined with Achilles and rib injuries, while Deebo Samuel has missed time with a hamstring injury. Christian Kirk is also on injured reserve with a knee injury.
Additionally, De'Zhaun Stribling is on injured reserve with an ankle injury, while Ricky Pearsall has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).
Adding Allen gives quarterback Brock Purdy another experienced target and gives the 49ers much-needed depth as they navigate the rest of the season.
Throughout his NFL career, Allen has totaled 1,095 receptions for 12,402 yards and 71 touchdowns. The six-time Pro Bowler brings more than a decade of experience to a San Francisco team looking to remain competitive despite its injury problems.
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