Colts GM confirms Keenan Allen will play after DWI arrest

Colts GM confirms Keenan Allen will play after DWI arrest

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On September 1, Colts general manager Chris Ballard said in Indianapolis that veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen will be active for the team's Week 1 opener despite his recent DWI arrest. Allen was taken into custody early on August 27 in Indianapolis on misdemeanor DWI and DWI endangerment charges, a week after signing with the club, and is scheduled to appear in court on September 16. The team indicated it will handle any league discipline internally while the NFL may still impose its own sanctions.

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September 01, 2026
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Colts GM says wide receiver Keenan Allen will play despite DWI arrest
Colts GM says wide receiver Keenan Allen will play despite DWI arrest

Yahoo Sports • 01 Sep 19:58

The Indianapolis Colts announced that veteran receiver Keenan Allen will remain on the roster for the season opener after his recent DWI arrest, though the league may still impose discipline.

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Colts GM says Keenan Allen will remain on roster for season opener despite DUI arrest
Colts GM says Keenan Allen will remain on roster for season opener despite DUI arrest

NBC Sports • 01 Sep 15:32

Colts general manager Chris Ballard confirmed wide receiver Keenan Allen will be active for the team's Week 1 game, noting the club will handle any discipline internally while the league may impose its own sanctions.

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August 30, 2026
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Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen arrested on DUI charges hours after preseason debut
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen arrested on DUI charges hours after preseason debut

IndyStar • 30 Aug 20:25

Indianapolis wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday on two misdemeanor DUI-related charges, days before his first regular-season game, and will appear in court on Sept. 16.

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Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen arrested on suspicion of DUI
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen arrested on suspicion of DUI

CBS News • 30 Aug 16:55

Indianapolis police arrested veteran NFL receiver Keenan Allen on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a week after he signed with the Colts.

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Colts WR Keenan Allen arrested on DWI charges
Colts WR Keenan Allen arrested on DWI charges

NBC Sports • 30 Aug 11:52

Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was taken into custody early Sunday in Indianapolis on misdemeanor DWI and DWI endangerment charges, pending formal filing.

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