Colts receiver Keenan Allen arrested on DWI charges

Indianapolis Colts receiver Keenan Allen, 34, was arrested early Sunday morning on preliminary charges of driving while intoxicated and DWI endangering a person, both misdemeanors, according to Yahoo NFL's reporting. Allen's blood alcohol content measured 0.08 or more, according to the Indianapolis Metro Police Department. The arrest occurred at approximately 1 a.m. in downtown Indianapolis, hours after Allen played in Saturday's preseason game against the Detroit Lions.

Allen had signed a one-year contract with the Colts on August 19 that could be worth up to $8.32 million. In his preseason debut against Detroit, Allen caught one pass for 24 yards from quarterback Anthony Richardson on the team's first series, which was his only target in the 25-16 loss.

As of Sunday morning, Allen was being held at the Marion County Jail, according to reporting from the Indianapolis Star. The Colts issued a statement on the incident: "We are aware of the incident involving Keenan Allen last night. We are in the process of gathering more information and have no further comment at this time."

In 13 NFL seasons, Allen has recorded 1,055 receptions for 12,051 yards and 70 touchdowns. He has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards six times and tallied at least 100 receptions five times. His best season came in 2017, when he caught 102 passes for 1,393 yards and six touchdowns with the then-San Diego Chargers. A 2013 third-round pick (No. 76 overall) by the Chargers, Allen spent 13 seasons with that team before being traded to the Chicago Bears in 2024.

The Bottom Line: The criminal charges and Allen's custody status will shape immediate questions about his availability for the regular season and the NFL's response under its personal conduct policy. How the Colts respond to the arrest, whether through contract restructuring or roster decisions, will emerge as the legal process unfolds.