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Colts sign WR Keenan Allen to one-year deal worth up to $8.32M

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:09 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Colts sign WR Keenan Allen to one-year deal worth up to $8.32M

Summary

The Indianapolis Colts have signed wide receiver Keenan Allen to a one-year deal valued at up to $8.32 million. This decision comes as the Colts' receiving corps faced concerns due to injuries, including Alec Pierce's recovery from ankle surgery and Josh Downs' recent upper body injury. Allen, a six-time Pro Bowler, reunites with head coach Shane Steichen, whom he played under during his time with the Chargers. This signing is anticipated to bolster the Colts' offense, which is expected to rely heavily on its ground game and tight end Tyler Warren as they aim for success in the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Colts sign Keenan Allen on August 18, 2026.
•Deal worth up to $8.32 million.
•Alec Pierce recovering from ankle surgery.
•Josh Downs nursing an upper body injury.
•Allen reunites with coach Shane Steichen.

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3:09 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Colts sign WR Keenan Allen

What they're saying

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With Alec Pierce recovering from off-season ankle surgery the Indianapolis wide receiver room was beginning to feel concerning. A single injury to Josh Downs (who recently left practice with what was described as an “upper body injury”) could have been catastrophic to the offense’s chance to repeat the success it had during the first half […]
— Yahoo Sports

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