Keenan Allen Traded from Colts to 49ers in Deal for 2027 Sixth-Round Pick

The San Francisco 49ers are acquiring veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts, according to reports from NFL Trade Rumors and NBC Sports. The Colts will receive a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange, according to NFL Trade Rumors, which cited NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero. The move comes as searches for Allen's name rose sharply on Wednesday.

Why the 49ers are making the move

The 49ers are looking to strengthen a receiving group that has been hit by injuries, according to NFL Trade Rumors. Adding an experienced possession receiver gives the team another option in the passing game.

One report described Allen as a possible replacement for a player who previously filled a similar role in San Francisco, while noting that he remains a reliable target. That comparison came from ProFootballRumors.com and was offered as analysis rather than confirmed team plans.

Allen's career and contract history

Allen, 34, was a third-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2013 and spent several seasons with the franchise. He signed a four-year, $80 million extension with the Chargers, and his earlier five-year contract included $20 million guaranteed, according to NFL Trade Rumors.

In March 2024, the Chargers traded him to the Chicago Bears for a 2024 fourth-round pick. He returned to the Chargers on a one-year deal for 2025 and later signed a one-year contract with the Colts for the 2026 season, reported at around $8 million.

His 2026 season with Indianapolis

In 2026, Allen appeared in eight games for the Colts. He caught 40 passes on 58 targets for 351 yards and one touchdown, according to NFL Trade Rumors.

NFL Trade Rumors reported that Allen had long wanted to play for a team on the West Coast and had sought such a move in each of the past two offseasons. The report said the trade gives him that opportunity, along with a team considered a contender.

What we know so far

The trade was reported by multiple NFL news sites, and the details come from those reports rather than an official announcement from either team. Neither the 49ers nor the Colts had publicly confirmed the deal in the material available at the time of writing. Any official confirmation, along with details of Allen's contract status with San Francisco, is still to come.