Keenan Allen wuxuu ku biiray kooxda Indianapolis Colts, isagoo la gudoonsiiyay heshiis sano ah
Kooxda Indianapolis Colts ayaa Maanta heshiis ku guda-gashay weeraryahanka sare Keenan Allen, kaas oo 34 jir ah, iyadoo heshiisku uu gaarayo $8.32 milyan. Allen wuxuu ku biiray kooxda ka dib markii uu hore u ciyaarayay kooxda Los Angeles Chargers, halkaas oo uu 2025-kii ku dhaliyay 81 gool.
Heshiiska iyo sababta uu ku biiray kooxda
Kooxda Indianapolis Colts ayaa Maanta heshiis ku guda-gashay weeraryahanka sare Keenan Allen, kaas oo 34 jir ah, iyadoo heshiisku uu gaarayo $8.32 milyan. Allen wuxuu ku biiray kooxda ka dib markii uu hore u ciyaarayay kooxda Los Angeles Chargers, halkaas oo uu 2025-kii ku dhaliyay 81 gool.
Kooxda Colts ayaa hore u eegaysay kooxda weeraryahannada, laakiin waxay u baahday inay ku biiriso Allen kadib markii ay ka baxday Michael Pittman Jr. iyo Alec Pierce, kaas oo dhaawac ka dhacay.
Xiriirka Allen iyo Shane Steichen
Heshiiska Allen wuxuu ku biiray kooxda Colts, isagoo la xiriiraya hogaamiyaha kooxda Shane Steichen, kaas oo hore u ahaa maamulaha ciyaaraha kooxda Chargers. Labada dhinac ayaa xiriir wanaagsan la haystay muddo bilaha ah.
Allen wuxuu ahaa weeraryahanka ugu badan ee kooxda Chargers, isagoo 2025-kii ku dhaliyay 81 gool, 777 dhibicood, iyo afar gool. Wuxuu sidoo kale ahaa weeraryahanka ugu badan ee la xiriiray Justin Herbert.
Taariikhda ciyaareed ee Allen
Keenan Allen wuxuu ahaa weeraryahanka ugu weyn ee kooxda Chargers, isagoo 11 sano ku ciyaarayay kooxda ka hor inta uusan u wareegin kooxda Chicago Bears. Wuxuu sidoo kale ahaa weeraryahanka ugu badan ee la xiriiray Justin Herbert.
Allen wuxuu ahaa weeraryahanka ugu badan ee la xiriiray Justin Herbert, isagoo 2025-kii ku dhaliyay 81 gool, 777 dhibicood, iyo afar gool. Wuxuu sidoo kale ahaa weeraryahanka ugu badan ee la xiriiray Justin Herbert.
The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms with veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen on Monday, finalizing a one-year contract worth up to $8.32 million to bolster a thin receiving corps after losing key players in the offseason.
A Strategic Addition Amid Offseason Uncertainty
The Colts had been evaluating their receiver lineup during training camp and wanted to determine whether it might be good enough as is. But the loss of Michael Pittman Jr. to an offseason trade and the absence of new No. 1 wideout Alec Pierce, who underwent offseason ankle surgery, gave the Colts pause. The one-year deal with Allen allows him to reconnect with Colts coach Shane Steichen, who spent several seasons as the Chargers' offensive coordinator while Allen was the team's top receiver.
The two maintained a relationship in the intervening years, and Steichen has been having dialogue with Allen for months, gauging the veteran's level of interest in joining the Colts. What's more, Indianapolis' offense under Steichen has several layers to it that he brought over from the Chargers, making Allen's familiarity with the system a significant asset for the team.
Allen's Proven Track Record with the Chargers
A third-round pick in the 2013 draft out of Cal, Allen is one of the greatest players in Chargers history. He spent his first 11 campaigns with the franchise before the team traded him to the Chicago Bears in 2024 following a contract dispute. Allen returned to Los Angeles ahead of last season and was the Chargers' most-targeted receiver (122) in 2025, finishing the season with 81 receptions, 777 yards and four touchdowns.
Allen ranks 13th in receptions (1,055) in league history and is a six-time Pro Bowler. He has 12,051 receiving yards and 70 touchdown catches in his career. Allen's 9.6 yards per reception in 2025 was a career low, but he likely won't be expected to be a big-play receiver for the Colts, focusing instead on short and intermediate routes.
Role and Expectations for Allen in Indianapolis
Pierce led the NFL in yards per catch last season, and Indianapolis expects slot receiver Josh Downs to run more downfield routes this year. That should leave ample opportunity for Allen to handle short and intermediate routes, complementing the Colts' evolving offensive scheme. The Colts were eyeing veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen for the past several months, and now the sides have finally made things official.
In an effort to bolster a thin receiving corps, Indianapolis on Monday agreed to terms with the 34-year-old player, a team source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports. Allen's experience and familiarity with Steichen's system make him a valuable addition as the Colts look to strengthen their receiving options for the upcoming season.
