Colts Wide Receiver Keenan Allen Arrested on DUI Charges in Indianapolis

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested on DUI charges in Indianapolis on Sunday morning, throwing his roster status into jeopardy just weeks before the start of the 2026 NFL season, according to jail records and police reports.

According to Indianapolis Jail records and reporting from FOX 59, the 34-year-old wide receiver was booked on preliminary charges of DWI/DUI/OWI-Endanger Person and DWI/DUI/OWI-ACE .08 or More, both of which are classified as misdemeanors. Police arrested Allen at approximately 1 a.m. local time on the 100 block of S. Meridian Street, as noted by the Daily Mail.

The arrest occurred just hours after Allen played for the Colts in a preseason game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Team Response and Roster Impact

The Indianapolis Colts acknowledged the arrest in an official statement provided to OutKick. We are aware of the incident involving Keenan Allen last night, the Colts said in a statement to OutKick. We are in the process of gathering more information and have no further comment at this time. OutKick also reached out to Allen’s representatives for comment.

The timing of the arrest places Allen’s immediate future with the franchise under scrutiny. The Colts signed the veteran wideout to a one-year, $3.3 million deal during the offseason to add depth to their receiving corps. Going into the 2026 season, team projections slotted Allen among the starting wide receivers alongside Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. Indianapolis is scheduled to open its regular season at home against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1.

Career Context and Background

Allen enters his 14th NFL season following a prolific career primarily spent with the Chargers organization. Selected by San Diego in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, he spent his first 11 years with the franchise, moving with the team to Los Angeles ahead of the 2017 season. During that 2017 campaign, he recorded 1,393 receiving yards and earned NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors following an ACL tear that sidelined him for nearly all of 2016.

The six-time Pro Bowler—who was a Pro Bowler from 2017 to 2021 and again in 2023—was traded to the Chicago Bears in March 2024. He played the 2024 season in Chicago before returning to the Chargers on a one-year, $8.5 million contract for 2025, appearing in all 18 games including a Wild Card playoff loss to the New England Patriots. Over his 13-year career, Allen has accumulated 1,055 catches for 12,051 yards and 70 touchdown receptions.

The Colts roster situation also features quarterback Daniel Jones, who is set to lead the offense as the starting quarterback following a season-end ACL injury that halted his 2025 comeback campaign after he went 8-5 as a starter.