Colts sign WR Keenan Allen to bolster receiving corps amid injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:53 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts have signed wide receiver Keenan Allen to a one-year deal worth up to $8.32 million. This addition comes as Alec Pierce continues his recovery from ankle surgery, which has delayed his participation in training camp. With Pierce expected to miss time, the Colts look to Allen for offensive support. Allen joins the Colts with previous experience under head coach Shane Steichen from their time with the Los Angeles Chargers.
- •Keenan Allen signed a one-year, $8.32 million contract.
- •Alec Pierce is recovering from offseason ankle surgery.
- •Allen previously played under coach Shane Steichen at the Chargers.
- •Pierce's return to practice remains uncertain.
- 5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Colts Add Pro Bowl WR Help on 1-Year Deal Amid Alec Pierce Recovery
"The Indianapolis Colts added some help to the wide receiver room amidst Alec Pierce recovering from ankle surgery. The post Colts Add Pro Bowl WR Help on 1-Year Deal Amid Alec Pierce Recovery appeared first on HEAVY.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Aug 18, 2026, 6:02 AMKeenan Allen signs one-year contract with Colts: How WR fits in Indianapolis
NFL•Aug 18, 2026, 5:39 AMChristian McCaffrey Injury News Emerges Weeks Before NFL Season
NFL•Aug 18, 2026, 4:55 AM‘How Does Chris Ballard Still Have a Job?’ ‘[Keenan] Allen Can Still Play!’ — NFL Fans Divided as Colts Throw $8.32 Million at Ex-Chargers WR
NFL•Aug 18, 2026, 3:22 AMChargers’ Mike McDaniel calls upcoming week with 49ers a ‘career segment’
NFL•Aug 18, 2026, 3:15 AMJameson Williams injury update: Detroit Lions WR dealing with shoulder
NFL•Aug 18, 2026, 3:09 AMBREAKING: Colts sign WR Keenan Allen
