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Keenan Allen joins 49ers after trade from Colts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 11:35 PM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Keenan Allen joins 49ers after trade from Colts

Summary

Keenan Allen, recently traded to the San Francisco 49ers from the Indianapolis Colts, is set to play against the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday. Previously on a struggling Colts team, he expressed excitement about joining the NFC-leading 49ers. San Francisco acquired Allen, a six-time Pro Bowler, for a sixth-round pick in 2027. His transition follows a busy week, including a physical and acclimating to a new offensive system. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan highlighted Allen’s skill set as a key asset for the team, especially with multiple receivers sidelined by injuries. Allen is also facing legal issues related to a DUI arrest, with potential impacts on his availability moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Allen previously played for a two-win Colts team.
•He was traded for a sixth-round pick in 2027.
•The 49ers hold the best record in the NFC at 7-1.
•Allen passed Tim Brown on the career receptions list.
•Legal issues related to a DUI arrest could impact his status.

Latest Updates

11:35 PMYahoo Sports — New 49ers receiver Keenan Allen gets a 'boost' with his move to a first-place team

What they're saying

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(AP) — Keenan Allen's week started off on a two-win team in Indianapolis that was near the bottom of the AFC standings and going nowhere.It will end when he takes the field for the NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday after a trade that gave the veteran receiver a mental lift.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOSH DUBOW

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