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Keenan Allen faces minimum three-game suspension from NFL

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:54 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Keenan Allen faces minimum three-game suspension from NFL

Summary

Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen is facing a minimum three-game suspension after being formally charged with two misdemeanor offenses related to a drunk-driving arrest in Indianapolis last month. The NFL could impose a longer ban beyond this minimum, according to sources. Allen's legal issues arose after an incident downtown that has now resulted in serious disciplinary action from the league. The next steps may involve a formal decision from the NFL regarding the length of his suspension.

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Key Details

•Keenan Allen charged with two misdemeanors from drunk-driving incident.
•Sources report a minimum three-game suspension may be imposed by NFL.
•Potential for a longer ban depending on the NFL's evaluation.
•Incident occurred in downtown Indianapolis last month.

Latest Updates

12:03 PMESPN — Sources: Allen faces 3-game suspension, but NFL could levy longer ban
11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Colts WR Keenan Allen faces potential multi-game suspension from NFL

What they're saying

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Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen, who was formally charged last week with two misdemeanor offenses stemming from his drunk-driving arrest in downtown Indianapolis last month, is facing a minimum three-game suspension, sources told ESPN.
— ESPNby Adam Schefter