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Indianapolis Colts sign Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen to one-year deal
The Indianapolis Colts have signed veteran six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen to a one-year contract worth up to $8.32 million. The 34-year-old joins the Colts for his 14th NFL season, marking the third franchise of his career following lengthy stints with the Los Angeles Chargers and a season with the Chicago Bears.
Allen reunites with Colts head coach Shane Steichen, who previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Chargers during several of Allen’s most productive years. The move is intended to bolster a receiving corps that has seen significant turnover, including the trade of Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers and an ankle injury to Alec Pierce, who remains sidelined from training camp.
Allen is expected to provide veteran depth and a reliable target for quarterback Daniel Jones. He enters the season having recorded 1,055 career receptions and over 12,000 receiving yards. He will likely compete for targets alongside Josh Downs and Pierce in the Colts' offensive rotation.
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Alec Pierce · Daniel Jones · Indianapolis Colts · Keenan Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Shane Steichen
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The signing follows concerns regarding Alec Pierce, who is sidelined recovering from ankle and heel surgery. www.thebiglead.com · www.nytimes.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the contract details. www.thebiglead.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Indianapolis Colts signed wide receiver Keenan Allen to a one-year deal worth up to $8.32 million. www.thebiglead.com · www.nytimes.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Allen recorded 81 receptions for 777 yards and four touchdowns during the 2025 season with the Chargers. www.thebiglead.com · www.nytimes.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Colts previously traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers. www.nytimes.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Keenan Allen reunites with Colts head coach Shane Steichen, who previously worked with him on the Los Angeles Chargers. www.thebiglead.com · www.nytimes.com · bleacherreport.com