Colts star Keenan Allen arrested for driving under the influence in Indianapolis
Six-time Pro Bowler was taken into custody early Sunday morning in downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning in downtown Indianapolis on preliminary charges related to driving while intoxicated, putting an unexpected cloud over the veteran receiver's first week with his new team.
Allen , 34, was taken into custody at approximately 1 a.m. ET after Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers conducted a traffic investigation in the 100 block of South Meridian Street.
Police said officers encountered a vehicle parked in a no-parking zone and noticed signs of intoxication during their interaction with Allen .
According to Marion County jail records, Allen faces two misdemeanor allegations. They involve operating a vehicle while intoxicated while endangering another person and operating a vehicle while intoxicated with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
The charges are preliminary allegations, and Allen hasn't been convicted of either offense. He was being held at the Marion County Arrestee Processing Center following the arrest.
The incident happened only hours after Allen made his first appearance in a Colts uniform. Indianapolis hosted the Detroit Lions in its preseason finale Saturday, with Allen playing briefly and catching one pass for 24 yards. The Colts ultimately lost 25-16.
Colts await more information on Allen's situation
The arrest comes less than two weeks after Indianapolis added Allen on a one-year contract. The move was designed to give the Colts another experienced weapon at wide receiver as they prepare for the 2026 regular season.
Allen enters his 14th NFL season with an impressive résumé. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, he has amassed 1,055 receptions for 12,051 yards and 70 touchdowns during his career.
He spent the first 11 seasons of his professional career with the Chargers before joining the Chicago Bears in 2024. He returned to Los Angeles last season and recorded 81 catches for 777 yards and four touchdowns.
His experience has made him a notable addition to an Indianapolis receiving group that could benefit from another established target. However, Sunday's arrest now leaves the Colts with an off-field situation to address as the regular season approaches.
The team has acknowledged the incident but hasn't announced any disciplinary action. In a statement, the Colts said they're aware of what happened and are gathering additional information, declining to comment further for now.
Allen's situation remains developing, and any potential impact on his availability or standing with Indianapolis will likely depend on the legal process and additional information that emerges. The Colts are scheduled to open their regular season against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13.
