Keenan Allen has been traded to an NFC contender

USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Keenan Allen has been traded to an NFC contender

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Nov 10, 2026 2:18 PM ET

Veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen is on the move ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

The Indianapolis Colts are trading Allen to the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple reports. The 49ers are giving up a sixth-round pick in return.

Comp update: Colts are receiving a 6th-round pick for Keenan Allen, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 10, 2026

Allen is no longer producing at the level he did while in his prime, but he figures to fit nicely in San Francisco. He had 777 receiving yards and four touchdowns with the Chargers last year in a more limited role, so he has shown he can be productive even without being a No. 1 target.

Allen has 40 catches for 351 yards and a touchdown this season for the Colts.

The 49ers are 7-1 despite a lack of depth at the wide receiver position. George Kittle and Mike Evans have been their most reliable pieces this season, with others felled by injury. Allen should help address that issue.

More must-reads: