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49ers acquire receiver Keenan Allen from Colts for 2027 sixth-round pick
The San Francisco 49ers acquired receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.
The Colts will receive a sixth-round pick in the 2027 draft for the 34-year-old.
Allen has caught 40 passes for 351 yards and one touchdown in eight games this season.
San Francisco made the move after injuries sidelined several receivers, including Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk.
Allen has 1,095 career catches, the eighth-most in NFL history, and has been selected to six Pro Bowls.
The move gives quarterback Brock Purdy another experienced target as the 49ers pursue the top seed in the NFC.
San Francisco must make a roster move to add Allen, who could play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday if he is available.
The San Francisco 49ers acquired wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts before the NFL trade deadline.
The Colts will receive a sixth-round pick in the 2027 draft.
The 34-year-old Allen had caught 40 passes for 351 yards and one touchdown in eight games this season.
San Francisco made the move to address a receiver group hit by injuries.
Allen is a six-time Pro Bowler with 1,095 career receptions.
- Who
- The San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts. The player traded is wide receiver Keenan Allen.
- What
- The 49ers acquired Allen for a sixth-round pick in the 2027 draft.
- When
- Nov. 10, 2026, before the NFL trade deadline.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The 49ers sought reliable receiver options after injuries affected their receiving group.
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The 49ers and Colts made another trade, with Indianapolis sending defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to San Francisco.
The 49ers finalized a trade to acquire Allen from the Colts.
- Trade compensation
- Sixth-round pick in the 2027 draft
- Allen's 2026 stats
- 40 receptions, 351 yards and one touchdown in eight games
- Career receptions
- 1,095
- Pro Bowl selections
- Six
- Trade date
- Nov. 10, 2026
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Trade: Colts are sending WR Keenan Allen to the 49ers, per @RapSheet and me.