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The 49ers acquire WR Keenan Allen from the Colts, AP source says

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Dubow, J. (2026, November 10). The 49ers acquire WR Keenan Allen from the Colts, AP source says. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/the-49ers-acquire-wr-keenan-allen-from-the-colts-ap-source-says/article_aa96535e-88d6-5944-b748-4aea1526cf8d.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-11-10 · by Josh Dubow

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The San Francisco 49ers have traded for veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts, sending a sixth-round pick in 2027 in return. A person familiar with the deal confirmed that Allen will join the 49ers after passing a physical. The trade comes as the 49ers face injuries to several receivers including Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall. Allen, who has 1,095 career receptions, is currently dealing with legal issues related to an August arrest for driving under the influence in Indianapolis.
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The San Francisco 49ers have acquired veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick after he passes a physical. The trade comes amid multiple injuries to the 49ers' receiving corps, including Mike Evans (Achilles tendinitis), Deebo Samuel (hamstring injury), and rookie De’Zhaun Stribling (ankle injury). Allen, who turns 34 this year, has recorded 40 catches for 351 yards and one touchdown in eight games with the Colts. Despite recent legal issues involving two misdemeanor OWI charges from August, Allen remains undisciplined by the NFL as his case is still ongoing; he could face a potential three-game suspension if convicted. The trade strengthens the 49ers' offense, which currently leads the NFC at 7-1.

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49ers Acquire Keenan Allen
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A person familiar with the deal said Tuesday that the 49ers will send a sixth-round pick in 2027 for Allen after he passes a physical.
Aiyuk had fired agent Ryan Williams during his long-running dispute with the 49ers and was without representation until Rosenhaus said on Monday that he had been hired.
Micah Ford rushed for 150 yards, Nico Brown caught two TD passes and Caden High had nine catches for 103 yards and a score for the Cardinal. CJ Bailey threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns and Will Wilson ran for two short scores for the Wolfpack (3-4, 1-3).
San Francisco 49ers star receiver Mike Evans will miss Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons because of Achilles tendinitis.
He didn’t return to the game and his status for this week’s game against Atlanta remains in question with coach Kyle Shanahan saying he didn’t know how long the issue will impact Evans’ ability to practice or play.
San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans left Monday night’s game against the Washington Commanders with an Achilles tendon injury and the team said he would not return.
Daniels was then sacked by Keion White and Ogbo Okoronkwo before he could throw up a desperation pass.
With five more pass attempts, he will take his place on top of the all-time leaderboards.
Lupoi told ESPN it would be a competition at quarterback going forward despite the heavy investment Cal has made in Sagapolutele.
Defensive end Nick Bosa (calf) didn’t practice Thursday, but Shanahan said there’s a chance he could return this week after missing the past three games.
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49ers Calif. Colts SANTA CLARA The San Francisco 49ers

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Allen PERSON · 9× Colts ORG · 3× 49ers ORG · 2× Calif. GPE · 1× Dallas ORG · 1× Keenan Allen PERSON · 1× Ringer ORG · 1× SANTA CLARA GPE · 1× The San Francisco 49ers ORG · 1× the Indianapolis Colts ORG · 1×

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Ricky Pearsall is already out for the season, rookie De’Zhaun Stribling is on injured reserve with an ankle injury that will sideline him until at least December and Christian Kirk went on IR last week with a knee injury.
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A person familiar with the deal said Tuesday that the 49ers will send a sixth-round pick in 2027 for Allen after he passes a physical.
2026-11-10 · Toronto Star
The 49ers acquire WR Keenan Allen from the Colts, AP source says · assertive framing

Claims (21 extracted, 3 hedged)

The San Francisco 49ers have added a veteran to their banged-up receiver room by agreeing to a trade with the Indianapolis Colts for six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen. asserted
49ers → add → Allen
A person familiar with the deal said Tuesday that the 49ers will send a sixth-round pick in 2027 for Allen after he passes a physical. asserted
he → say → physical
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn’t been finalized. asserted
trade → speak → anonymity
The Ringer first reported the deal. asserted
Ringer → report → deal
The 34-year-old Allen has 40 catches for 351 yards and one touchdown in eight games in his first season with the Colts. asserted
Allen → have → Colts
Allen caught four passes for 26 yards Sunday against Dallas and passed Hall of Famer Tim Brown for No. 8 on the league’s career receptions list. asserted
Allen → catch → list
Allen has 1,095 catches in his career — one more than Brown. asserted
Allen → have → Brown
The 49ers needed help at receiver with Mike Evans dealing with Achilles tendinitis that has sidelined him for the past two games and it is uncertain asserted
it → need → games
Ricky Pearsall is already out for the season, rookie De’Zhaun Stribling is on injured reserve with an ankle injury that will sideline him until at least December and Christian Kirk went on IR last week with a knee injury. asserted
Kirk → sideline → injury
Deebo Samuel could return this week after missing three games with a hamstring injury. uncertain
Samuel → return → injury
This is the second deal made between the teams this season with San Francisco acquiring defensive tackle DeForest Buckner for a fourth-round pick late last month. asserted
Francisco → make → pick
The Niners (7-1) are currently on top of the standings in the NFC, while the Colts are 2-7 and looking to rebuild. asserted
Colts → look → NFC
Allen signed with the Colts on Aug. 19 to reunite him with coach Shane Steichen, who worked with Allen for seven seasons when both were with the Chargers. asserted
both → sign → Chargers
Allen was arrested Aug. 30 and is facing preliminary misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated — endangering a person. asserted
Allen → arrest → person
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers conducted a traffic investigation shortly after 1 a.m. after observing a vehicle park in a no-parking zone. uncertain
officers → accord → zone
Officers “noticed signs of intoxication” when they spoke with Allen. asserted
they → notice → Allen
He was arrested after further investigation and was found to have a blood-alcohol level of nearly three times the legal limit of 0.08. asserted
He → arrest → 0.08
Attorneys held a video conference in mid-October and are scheduled to meet again Dec. 7 as they continue their legal negotiations. asserted
they → hold → negotiations
No trial date has been set. asserted
date → set → ?
Allen could face a suspension from the NFL although the league typically waits until there has been a legal resolution so that might not happen this season. uncertain
that → face → NFL
_ AP Sports Writer Michael Marot in Indianapolis contributed to this report ___ asserted
Marot → contribute → report
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