Keenan Allen joins Colts on one-year deal worth up to $8.32 million
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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Keenan Allen has signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts, worth up to $8.32 million. Allen, a veteran wide receiver, previously spent most of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers and played with the Chicago Bears for one season. Last year, he recorded 777 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 81 catches. Allen reunites with Colts head coach Shane Steichen, who was an assistant with the Chargers during Allen's early career. The Colts have missed the playoffs for five consecutive seasons and will begin their 2026 campaign against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13.
- •Keenan Allen agrees to one-year deal with Colts.
- •Contract is worth up to $8.32 million.
- •He had 777 receiving yards and four touchdowns last season.
- •Allen reunites with Colts coach Shane Steichen.
- •Colts will start the season against Ravens on September 13.
- 4:28 AMESPN — Reports: Vet WR Allen agrees to deal with Colts
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Colts sign 6-time Pro Bowl WR to 1-year deal
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Keenan Allen signs one-year contract with Colts: How WR fits in Indianapolis
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Keenan Allen agrees to terms with Colts
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — Veteran WR Keenan Allen reportedly joining Colts on 1-year deal
"On Monday, the Indianapolis Colts signed Keenan Allen to a one-year deal worth up to $8.3 million. His addition came amid growing concerns about Alec Pierce’s availability for the upcoming NFL season. Allen played for the Los Angeles Chargers last…
"Keenan Allen will be joining the Colts in 2026 after spending the 2025 season with the Chargers. Here's the latest contract details and more.
"Keenan Allen has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8.32 million with the Colts, according to multiple reports.
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External links- ESPNAug 18, 2026, 4:28 AMReports: Vet WR Allen agrees to deal with Colts
Keenan Allen has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8.32 million with the Colts, according to multiple reports.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:43 AMColts sign 6-time Pro Bowl WR to 1-year deal
On Monday, the Indianapolis Colts signed Keenan Allen to a one-year deal worth up to $8.3 million. His addition came amid growing concerns about Alec Pierce’s availability for the upcoming NFL season. Allen played for the Los Angeles Chargers last…
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:33 AMKeenan Allen signs one-year contract with Colts: How WR fits in Indianapolis
Keenan Allen will be joining the Colts in 2026 after spending the 2025 season with the Chargers. Here's the latest contract details and more.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:12 AMReport: Keenan Allen agrees to terms with Colts
Another veteran receiver who had been available for months in free agency has found a new home.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 2:51 AMVeteran WR Keenan Allen reportedly joining Colts on 1-year deal
Keenan Allen will now get to reunite with Shane Steichen, who was a longtime Chargers assistant, in Indianapolis.
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