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Is Keenan Allen Still Worth Rostering in Deeper League Formats?

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen spent most of the summer as a free agent before signing with Indianapolis in mid-August. The veteran wideout's tenure with the Colts has not gotten off to the cleanest start, as he was arrested on drunken driving charges on August 30. However, no league discipline for Allen has been announced and the Colts reportedly expect him to play in Week 1. As he enters his age-34 season, Allen is no longer the same player he once was at his peak. Still, he's logged over 120 targets in each of the past two seasons and finished 2025 with 81 catches for 777 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Colts have talented pass-catchers in tight end Tyler Warren and wide receivers Alec Pierce (ankle) and Josh Downs, but the team lacks an established number one option after trading away wideout Michael Pittman Jr. over the offseason. As long as he's active, Allen profiles as a high-floor deep-league wide receiver option.

Sep 7 · Source via Indianapolis Colts Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen Losing Ground in a Crowded Passing Game

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen doesn't look quite as interesting as he did when he signed in August. Allen was arrested last weekend on misdemeanor charges related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated, though the Colts expect him to play Week 1 and no NFL discipline has been announced. More important for fantasy managers, Alec Pierce is back. Pierce returned from offseason ankle surgery and was a full participant in practice Thursday after spending most of the summer on PUP. He is coming off 1,003 receiving yards, and Allen also has Josh Downs and tight end Tyler Warren fighting for targets. Warren drew 112 of them last season, while Downs had 88. Allen can still get open and caught 81 passes for the Chargers last year, but those receptions produced 777 yards and four touchdowns. RotoBaller currently has him at WR61 in half-PPR formats, behind both Downs and Pierce. There's still a role for Allen here. It just doesn't look like one that needs to carry much fantasy upside.

Sep 6 · Source via Indianapolis Colts Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen Will Play in Week 1

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said on Tuesday that veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen will play in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to Jake Arthur of Locked on Colts. "Good people make mistakes. He's a tremendous human being. Give him some grace, and he'll work through the process of the legal system," Ballard said. When asked about potential discipline/availability for Allen, Ballard said, "We should be good." It looks like the NFL will not suspend Allen after being charged with DUI on Sunday. The 34-year-old's role in the Colts' offense to open the 2026 campaign will depend on whether fellow wideout Alec Pierce (ankle) is active after he missed all of the preseason and most of training camp this summer. Allen was brought on board as WR insurance in case Pierce is not up to full speed to begin the season. The six-time Pro Bowler caught 81 of 122 targets for 777 yards and four touchdowns in 17 regular-season games in his return to the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025, so he still has some juice left as he heads into Year 14. Allen's fantasy upside is limited these days, though, especially if Pierce is active against Baltimore. RotoBaller has Allen ranked as the No. 62 fantasy WR.

Sep 1 · Source via Indianapolis Colts Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen Faces Potential Three-Game Suspension

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen could face a three-game suspension following his arrest early Sunday morning, according to Mark Maske of Front Office Sports. Allen was arrested on preliminary misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with an alcohol concentration equivalent of .08 or higher and operating while intoxicated while endangering a person. The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will make the final charging decision. Maske notes that the NFL's substances-of-abuse policy calls for a three-game suspension without pay for a first alcohol-related violation of law, absent aggravating circumstances. No discipline has been announced, and the NFL generally waits for the legal process to conclude before acting. Allen signed with Indianapolis on Aug. 19 and caught one pass for 24 yards in Saturday's preseason finale. He had 81 catches for 777 yards and four touchdowns with the Chargers last season. A suspension would open more work for Alec Pierce, Josh Downs and tight end Tyler Warren.

Aug 30 · Source via Indianapolis Colts Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen Arrested Sunday Morning for DWI

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning with preliminary misdemeanor charges of driving while intoxicated and DWI endangering a person, according to WTHR in Indianapolis. Allen has yet to be formally charged, but a police report and online jail records indicate the incident occurred in downtown Indianapolis around 1 a.m., though it was not reported until closer to 3 a.m. The 34-year-old Allen, who ranks 10th all-time among wide receivers in career receptions, recently signed a one-year deal with the Colts and is expected to see a significant role in his reunion with Shane Steichen, but fantasy managers will now need to think twice about where they are willing to select him in 2026 drafts, as the NFL does not need to wait for the legal process to play out before levying any suspension against him.

Aug 30 · Source via Indianapolis Colts Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen Set for Preseason Finale Reps

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen will play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, according to Stephen Holder. Head coach Shane Steichen said Allen wants to get on the field after signing with Indianapolis on Aug. 19. The 34-year-old did not play against Atlanta last week, when the Colts rested most of their starters. Allen spent the 2025 season back with the Chargers and caught 81 passes for 777 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games. He is still getting settled into a Colts offense that also features Josh Downs and tight end Tyler Warren, so even a brief appearance gives him some live work before Week 1. Steichen had previously said most starters would play around eight to 12 plays in the finale, although he did not give Allen a specific workload Thursday. Allen's fantasy role still needs some sorting out, but his willingness to play after joining the team so late in camp is a positive sign.

Aug 27 · Source via Indianapolis Colts Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen Receives Praise from Shane Steichen

Indianapolis Colts' newly acquired wide receiver Keenan Allen received praise from head coach Shane Steichen, who called him the "most cerebral receiver" he's been around. "He sees the game like a quarterback: how to run routes, how to attack leverage, how he sees coverage, especially inside in the slot, outside, how corners play, how linebackers play them in the slot. That's built-up reps over the years, and he's seen so many different looks, and it's like clockwork for him in his brain." Allen signed a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Colts on Wednesday. With wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle) injured and a gaping hole left after the team traded Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Allen will have a significant role in this offense. Currently ranked WR60 in RotoBaller's positional rankings, Allen offers starting upside if Pierce misses time this season.

Aug 21 · Source via Indianapolis Colts Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen Already Working With Colts' First-Team Offense

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen got thrown into the mix quickly Thursday. Mike Chappell reported that Allen was working with the first-team offense in 11-on-11 drills, which is a bigger step than the Colts initially laid out for his first practice. Head coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that Allen would work into individual drills Thursday and that the team would "really get him going next week." Instead, he was already taking team reps with the starters. Allen signed with Indianapolis on Tuesday after catching 81 passes for 777 yards and four touchdowns with the Los Angeles Chargers last season. The 34-year-old also knows Steichen well from their seven seasons together with the Chargers. One practice doesn't lock in a role, especially with Josh Downs, Alec Pierce and Tyler Warren all competing for targets, but this was an encouraging first look. Allen appears to be moving into the offense quickly and still has some PPR appeal if he earns a steady share of the passing game.

Aug 20 · Source via Indianapolis Colts Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen Signs with Colts

The Indianapolis Colts have signed free-agent wide receiver Keenan Allen to a one-year, $8.32 million contract. Allen spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Chargers, totaling 151 receptions for 1,521 yards and 11 touchdowns in his last 32 games. The veteran receiver will spend his 14th season in Indianapolis alongside quarterback Daniel Jones, who had a strong season before tearing his Achilles in Week 14. The team's wide receiver room was desperate for another playmaker, with Josh Downs and Alec Pierce, who is currently on the PUP list and uncertain to return in Week 1. While all three receivers will compete for targets and negatively affect each other from a fantasy perspective, Allen and Downs should have strong roles if Pierce misses time. The newly acquired receiver should be ranked around the WR50-WR60 range, while Pierce and Downs likely drop down fantasy boards with Allen's addition.

Aug 17 · Source via Indianapolis Colts Los Angeles Chargers Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen a Late-Round Player to Watch

Former Los Angeles Chargers and Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen remains without a landing spot as he prepares for the 2026 season. The 34-year-old receiver has yet to say whether he's going to play or hang up the cleats, but options are available if he decides to give it another go in 2026. Teams like the Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, or the Indianapolis Colts are good fits for Allen, as they lack a veteran receiver on the outside. Allen has tallied over 700 yards in the last two seasons, despite being in his 12th and 13th seasons. While he may not be the player he once was, Allen could be a target monster if he finds the right home in 2026.

Aug 11 · Source via Keenan Allen

Colts Could Look at Keenan Allen for Wide Receiver Depth

The depth of the Indianapolis Colts wide receiver room was always going to be one of the team's bigger areas of concern, and with Alec Pierce (ankle) beginning training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, the team may already be looking to add additional bodies, with The Athletic's James Boyd pointing to veteran Keenan Allen as a potential fit. Now 34 years old, the six-time Pro Bowler is predominantly a slot receiver, a box the Colts seemingly already have checked with Josh Downs, but Allen led the Chargers with 81 receptions in 2025, and he has experience in Shane Steichen's system from Steichen's time in Los Angeles. Pierce signed a four-year, $114 million deal this offseason to stick with the team and take over primary receiver responsibilities, but he has not practiced since opting for ankle surgery in March. The Colts' first practice of training camp is scheduled for Wednesday, and any prolonged absence by Pierce without a corresponding roster move could put significant strain on an offense that would then be forced to feature some combination of Ashton Dulin and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in starting roles.

Jul 28 · Source via Indianapolis Colts Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen a Free Agent Who Could Soon Find a Home

With NFL training camps right around the corner, one of the most high-profile free agents still on the market is veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen. Allen has played all but one of his 13 professional seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, and the six-time Pro Bowler has the most receptions in franchise history. While a reunion with the Chargers still makes sense, Allen could be weighing his options and biding his time to see which opportunities present themselves in the wake of the unfortunate reality of training camp injuries. Since entering the league in 2013 as a third-round pick out of California, Allen has played in 177 total games, but only six of those have come in the postseason, so it's reasonable to think that playoff contention would sit high atop his list of priorities. Allen finished as the WR34 last season, and even without a known landing spot, he is more than worthy of a dart throw in the closing rounds of 2026 drafts.

Jul 17 · Source via Los Angeles Chargers Keenan Allen

Could Keenan Allen Find a Home Before Training Camp?

Veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen has caught more than 1,000 passes in his 13-year career, but with minicamp sessions concluding around the league, the six-time Pro Bowler remains a free agent. Now, however, as teams enter the six-week summer hiatus before training camp, Allen's name is one to monitor, as coaches and general managers look to put the finishing touches on their 2026 rosters. Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz had recently suggested that the door might still be open for a potential reunion, and on Thursday, ESPN's Colts reporter Stephen Holder noted that Indianapolis could still be mulling over the addition of another receiver, specifically naming Allen and Deebo Samuel Sr. as potential options. With the Colts trading away their leading-target earner from each of the past five seasons in Michael Pittman Jr., Allen would seem a natural fit as another big body in the intermediate area of the field, but as he remains unsigned to this point, the 34-year-old wideout is RotoBaller's dynasty WR111.

Jun 12 · Source via Los Angeles Chargers Keenan Allen

Touchdown Distances
Receiving: 11, 10, 20, 4

Touchdown Distances
Receiving: 9, 3, 1, 31, 9, 16, 45

Touchdown Distances
Passing: 49
Receiving: 8, 12, 7, 1, 29, 38, 10