A star Colts receiver has been arrested

The Indianapolis Colts are facing some bad news as the new NFL season approaches. Their star wide receiver, Keenan Allen, was arrested early Sunday morning in Indianapolis on charges related to driving under the influence.

According to Indianapolis jail records, the 34-year-old veteran faces two misdemeanor charges. One involves driving under the influence while endangering another person, while the other relates to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.

The arrest reportedly took place around 1 a.m. local time.

The Colts quickly responded to the news with a statement released to the media.

“We are aware of the incident involving Keenan Allen that occurred last night. We are gathering more information and have no further comment at this time,” the organization said.

Allen joined the Colts during the offseason after signing a one-year contract worth $3.3 million. The team was counting on his experience to strengthen its receiving corps ahead of the 2026 season.

A Key Veteran on the Colts' Offense

The wide receiver does indeed have an impressive NFL resume. Allen was selected to the Pro Bowl six times—including five consecutive years from 2017 to 2021—before earning another selection in 2023.

He spent most of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers, where he played for his first 11 seasons. He then played for the Chicago Bears in 2024.

Over the course of his career, Allen racked up 1,055 receptions for 12,051 yards and 70 touchdowns. Despite his age, the Colts planned to give him a key role from the start of the season.

In particular, Allen was set to be part of the starting lineup alongside Alec Pierce and Josh Downs.

The situation could therefore prove to be a major distraction for Indianapolis as the season approaches. The organization will now have to wait for more information before determining the potential impact of this arrest on the availability of its new wide receiver.

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