49Ers Acquire Keenan Allen From Colts Before Trade Deadline

WHO:

Colts.com - The Indianapolis Colts traded wide receiver Keenan Allen to the San Francisco 49ers.

Colts.com - Allen signed with the Colts as a free agent in August.

Colts.com - Allen’s 1,095 career receptions rank eighth in NFL history.

Heavy NFL - The Pittsburgh Steelers did not acquire Allen; the 49ers acquired him from the Colts.

Pro Football Network - Fans criticized the 49ers’ acquisition, citing concerns about the age and durability of a receiving corps that includes Mike Evans.

WHAT:

Colts.com - The 49ers sent the Colts a 2027 sixth-round NFL Draft pick in exchange for Allen.

Colts.com - In eight games with Indianapolis, Allen caught 40 of 58 targets for 351 yards and one touchdown.

Heavy NFL - The Allen trade was the second player transaction between the Colts and 49ers described in the articles.

Colts.com - The Colts had made three trades since Week 1 of the 2026 season; the Allen deal was their second with San Francisco.

Heavy NFL - The earlier trade sent defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from Indianapolis to San Francisco for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Draft Sharks - The trade occurred a few hours before the NFL trade deadline.

Heavy NFL - San Francisco had also added Buckner and was reported to have acquired Allen from Indianapolis.

Heavy NFL - Allen was set to face the Dallas Cowboys in consecutive weeks: he had prepared to play Dallas with Indianapolis and would prepare for the next matchup with San Francisco.

WHERE:

Colts.com - Allen was traded from the Indianapolis Colts to the San Francisco 49ers.

Heavy NFL - The 49ers were described as leading the NFC, with the conference’s No. 1 seed within reach.

Heavy NFL - San Francisco had recently won a game against the Las Vegas Raiders, forcing five turnovers.

WHEN:

Colts.com - Allen played eight games for Indianapolis in 2026.

Colts.com - The earlier Buckner trade was described as taking place “last month.”

Heavy NFL - The articles place the Allen trade on NFL trade deadline day.

HOW:

Colts.com - The Colts received a 2027 sixth-round draft pick as compensation for Allen.

Heavy NFL - Allen was expected to prepare for the Cowboys matchup wearing a San Francisco 49ers uniform after previously preparing for the team as a Colt.

The 49ers acquired wide receiver Keenan Allen from Indianapolis for a draft pick. Allen caught 40 passes in eight games with the Colts. San Francisco also previously acquired defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from Indianapolis.