Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Why Laquon Treadwell Will Keep No. 13, Allen Switches
Keenan Allen has worn No.
13 for much of his football career.
He joined the Indianapolis Colts, but Laquon Treadwell already had that number.
The two players talked about who should keep it.
Allen said he did not want to cause problems with another veteran.
Treadwell decided to keep No.
13 after making the Colts’ 53-man roster.
It was the first time he had made an opening roster in his NFL career.
Treadwell also said he and his family had grown to like the number.
Allen will now wear No.
10 instead.
Keenan Allen will wear No. 10 for the Indianapolis Colts in 2026 instead of No. 13.
Laquon Treadwell kept No. 13 after making an initial 53-man roster for the first time in his career.
Allen and Treadwell discussed the number several times, and Allen agreed not to demand it.
Treadwell earned his roster spot after competing with several receivers during training camp and preseason.
Treadwell first received No. 13 after No. 7 and No. 17 became unavailable in Indianapolis.
- Who
- Indianapolis Colts receivers Keenan Allen and Laquon Treadwell.
- What
- Treadwell will keep No. 13, while Allen will wear No. 10 in 2026.
- When
- The decision became final after Treadwell made the opening 53-man roster.
- Where
- With the Indianapolis Colts.
- Why
- Treadwell had grown attached to No. 13, and Allen agreed not to demand the number after discussions between the two players.
- New number for Keenan Allen
- No. 10
- Number retained by Laquon Treadwell
- No. 13
- Treadwell’s age
- 31
- Treadwell’s Colts tenure
- He is entering his third season with Indianapolis.
- Treadwell’s roster milestone
- He made an initial 53-man roster for the first time in his career.
- Allen’s NFL experience
- He is entering his 14th NFL season.
- Treadwell’s previous numbers in Indianapolis
- He initially wore No. 7 and briefly planned to switch to No. 17 before settling on No. 13.