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Colts WR Keenan Allen ruled out of London game because of groin injury

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 3). Colts WR Keenan Allen ruled out of London game because of groin injury. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/colts-wr-keenan-allen-ruled-out-of-london-game-because-of-groin-injury/article_8e54ea5f-5695-5439-9773-38b10956e534.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-03 · by The Associated Press

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Keenan Allen, a six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, will not play in Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders due to a groin injury. The Colts announced on Saturday that Allen, who had a limited presence during practices this week and missed Friday’s session entirely, was ruled out of the match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. In response to Allen’s absence, the team has elevated Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad to the active roster for the game.
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Keenan Allen, a six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders in London due to a groin injury. The Colts announced on Saturday that Allen, who caught six passes for 63 yards and a touchdown last week against the Houston Texans, was downgraded after being limited during practice and missing Friday’s session entirely. In response to Allen’s absence, the team elevated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad to their active roster. Additionally, Ashton Dulin's status remains questionable due to an ankle issue, although he participated fully in Thursday and Friday practices.

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“Article A discusses Jayden Daniels' return to practice for the Commanders, while Article B reports on Keenan Allen being ruled out due to injury. These are different events.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 0 of 26 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A discusses Keenan Allen being ruled out of a game due to injury on Saturday before the game, while Article B covers the actual Sunday game without mentioning Allen's absence.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 3 of 43 claims Outlet record 64/100
“The articles describe different aspects of the same game but do not report on the exact same incident; one focuses on Keenan Allen's injury ruling him out, while the other covers the Commanders' loss and quarterback changes during the game.”
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Colts Indianapolis Colts LONDON the Houston Texans the Washington Commanders

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Allen GPE · 1× Ashton Dulin’s PERSON · 1× Colts ORG · 1× Indianapolis Colts ORG · 1× Indy ORG · 1× Keenan Allen PERSON · 1× LONDON GPE · 1× Nick Westbrook-Ikhine PERSON · 1× the Houston Texans ORG · 1× the Washington Commanders ORG · 1×

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LONDON (AP) — Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium because of a groin injury.
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2026-10-03 · Toronto Star
Colts WR Keenan Allen ruled out of London game because of groin injury · assertive framing

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LONDON (AP) — Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium because of a groin injury. asserted
Allen → rule → injury
The Colts said Saturday the six-time Pro Bowler was downgraded after being limited in practice this week and then sitting out Friday, when he was listed as questionable for the game. asserted
he → say → game
Allen caught six passes for 63 yards and a touchdown in last week’s 19-17 win over the Houston Texans. asserted
Allen → catch → Texans
Indy then elevated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to the active roster from the practice squad for the game. asserted
Indy → elevate → game
Ashton Dulin’s status also was listed as questionable with an ankle issue, though the receiver was a full participant at practice Thursday and Friday. asserted
receiver → list → practice
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