Colts general manager Chris Ballard says wide receiver Keenan Allen will remain with the Indianapolis Colts after Allen is arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated over the weekend. Both outlets report Ballard is addressing the situation publicly while indicating Allen’s team status does not appear to be changing.
Ballard frames his comments around Allen’s overall character and career history. Fox News says Ballard describes Allen as a “tremendous human being” and urges “some grace,” pointing to Allen’s long NFL tenure without prior issues. Fox also notes Ballard references endorsement from former quarterback Philip Rivers. Yahoo Sports similarly reports Ballard’s message as supportive rather than punitive, without detailing additional disciplinary actions beyond Allen remaining on the roster.
