The San Francisco 49ers agree to trade for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen, with reports describing the deal as being completed shortly before the NFL trade deadline. Multiple outlets say the 49ers send a sixth-round pick to Indianapolis to acquire the veteran receiver.
The coverage largely frames the move as help for San Francisco’s receiving group, which has been affected by injuries this season. ESPN and other reports emphasize that Allen is being added to bolster an injury-plagued wide receiver room. The Athletic and Yahoo Sports add performance context, describing Allen as a six-time Pro Bowler and noting his 2024 production for the Colts.
Other outlets focus on the trade’s immediate roster impact and how it grades for each team, with Yahoo Sports discussing the receiver’s role as a steady possession option. While the New York Post uses a more heightened description of the acquisition, all sources align on the core facts of the trade and the late timing.
