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Updated · Fox News · Nov 10

49ers Acquire Keenan Allen for 2027 Sixth-Round Pick as Injuries Ravage 7-1 Receiving Corps

Updated

Updated · Fox News · Nov 10

49ers Acquire Keenan Allen for 2027 Sixth-Round Pick as Injuries Ravage 7-1 Receiving Corps

Q: As the Colts dismantle their roster, which star player will be the next shocking departure before the NFL trade deadline?

Josh Downs looks like the most likely next shocking Colts departure before the deadline. That view is supported by both the Colts’ broader sell-off and the market around Downs. Indianapolis has already moved Keenan Allen, Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, signaling a clear willingness to trade productive veterans and reshuffle the roster. Downs has also reportedly requested a trade, even if he has since indicated he is willing to play where the team wants him. Just as important, there appears to be an active market for him. Reports say the Colts have at least a fourth-round offer on the table and are seeking a third-round pick for the 25-year-old receiver. That kind of defined asking price usually suggests real traction rather than speculation. The fit is also easy to see for contenders needing receiver help. Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Washington have all been floated as logical destinations, with Downs viewed as a useful slot target and chain-mover who could help immediately while still offering some long-term value. His age and contract status make him more appealing than an older rental for teams trying to balance the present and future. Jonathan Taylor is the other major name to watch, because interest in him has been reported and a running back move would be more dramatic. But given Downs’ trade request, the known offers, and Indianapolis’ apparent willingness to keep dealing, he stands out as the likeliest next Colt to go.

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San Francisco landed six-time Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen from Indianapolis on Tuesday for a 2027 sixth-round pick, adding veteran help before Thursday’s 4 p.m. ET trade deadline.
Five injuries drove the move: Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Christian Kirk, De’Zhaun Stribling and Ricky Pearsall are all sidelined, yet the 49ers still sit 7-1 atop the NFC.
Allen, 34, has 40 catches for 351 yards and one touchdown in eight games this season, and brings 1,095 career receptions, 12,402 yards and 71 touchdowns.
A legal cloud remains over the deal: Allen was arrested in August on two misdemeanor OWI charges and could face a typical three-game NFL suspension once the case is resolved.
For Indianapolis, the trade deepens a selloff after the firing of GM Chris Ballard; the Colts already moved DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson, while Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs have surfaced in trade talk.