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Colts’ Keenan Allen facing significant suspension for drunk driving arrest

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Gibbs, D. (2026, September 20). Colts’ Keenan Allen facing significant suspension for drunk driving arrest. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/20/sports/colts-keenan-allen-facing-three-game-suspension-for-drunk-driving-arrest/

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Keenan Allen, a veteran wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, is facing a minimum three-game suspension from the NFL after being arrested for driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level of .224. The incident occurred in August when Allen was stopped by police in downtown Indianapolis and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI). While the Colts are waiting for legal proceedings to conclude before taking any action, Allen’s high blood-alcohol reading could potentially extend his suspension beyond the mandatory minimum under NFL rules.

Written by AI on 2026-09-20, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Keenan Allen, a Colts wide receiver, was arrested on August 30 at around 1 AM after being pulled over for parking his white Nissan in a no-parking zone. He exhibited multiple signs of intoxication, including extremely slurred speech and glossy eyes, as well as a strong odor of alcohol from his breath. His blood alcohol level tested at .224, nearly three times the legal limit of .08. Allen performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was charged with operating while intoxicated (OVWI) and OWI endangering, both misdemeanor offenses in Indiana.

Allen is facing a minimum three-game suspension from the NFL due to his high blood alcohol level, as mandated by the league's collective bargaining agreement. The Colts are allowing Allen to play until his legal case concludes on October 26, with no immediate playing time restrictions imposed by the team.

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Keenan Allen came to Indianapolis to bolster the depth of a young wide receiver room. asserted

Allen → come → room

The NFL’s ruling on the 13-year veteran could hamper those efforts. uncertain

ruling → hamper → efforts

Allen is facing a minimum three-game suspension after authorities charged him with two misdemeanors on Tuesday, stemming from a drunk-driving incident in downtown Indianapolis in August, per ESPN. asserted

authorities → face → ESPN

Allen, 34, was arrested by Indianapolis police last month and was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI). asserted

Allen → arrest → vehicle

The NFL mandates a three-game suspension under the collective bargaining agreement, and the suspension can extend if a player was intoxicated at a higher level. asserted

player → mandate → level

While court proceedings sort themselves out, the Colts aren’t expecting Allen to miss any playing time. asserted

Allen → sort → time

Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Wednesday that the team is allowing the legal process to play out. asserted

process → confirm → ?

The NFL is following suit as they plan to let Allen’s legal case conclude before enforcing disciplinary action. asserted

case → follow → action

The next event is an attorney conference scheduled for Oct. 26. asserted

event → schedule → Oct.

According to police on the scene for the arrest, the Colts receiver had a blood alcohol level of .224—almost three times the legal limit. uncertain

receiver → accord → .224

A probable cause affidavit reveals that Allen’s blood-alcohol level initiated a higher Class A misdemeanor charge, per Indiana law. asserted

level → reveal → law

Just after 1 a.m., an Indianapolis police sergeant noticed Allen’s vehicle parked in a no-parking zone while finishing up a separate traffic investigation. asserted

vehicle → notice → investigation

When the officer approached the car to investigate, he immediately smelled a strong odor of alcohol on Allen. asserted

he → approach → Allen

Colts general manager Chris Ballard has publicly supported Allen during this time. asserted

Ballard → support → time

“I’m not going to comment on what happened, but what I’m going to tell you is good people make mistakes,” Ballard said. asserted

Ballard → go → mistakes

“He’s a tremendous human being. asserted

He → ’ → ?

Give him some grace, and he’ll work through the process of the legal system.” asserted

he → give → system

Allen joined the Colts on a one-year, $3.32 million deal that could become $8.32 million if he hits his incentives. uncertain

he → join → incentives

The six-time Pro Bowler had six catches for 32 yards in his Colts debut last week against the Baltimore Ravens. asserted

Bowler → have → Ravens

Indianapolis now travels to Kansas City to face the 1-0 Chiefs on “SNF.” asserted

Indianapolis → travel → SNF

Colts’ Keenan Allen facing significant suspension for drunk driving arrest

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