The San Francisco 49ers got their receiver.
They have acquired Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts, according to multiple reports. The Colts are receiving a sixth-round pick in exchange for the veteran receiver.
It was no surprise that San Francisco was seeking some help at the position ahead of the trade deadline, given all injury issues that have plagued the team all season long.
Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling, Demarcus Robinson and Christian Kirk have all missed time with injury this season. And that doesn't include Brandon Aiyuk, who is technically still a member of the Niners following his reinstatment.
Allen, who was a longtime reliable receiver for the Chargers, now heads back west to San Francisco. He'll
become another weapon for Brock Purdy in an offense that has rarely skipped a beat despite missing so many key pieces.
As for the Colts, it continues to be a roster teardown for them ahead of the deadline. Indianapolis has already parted with Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, who was also traded to the 49ers.
Here's what to know.
Keenan Allen trade details
- 49ers receive: WR Keenan Allen
- Colts receive: 2027 sixth-round pick
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 49ers trade for receiver, acquire veteran from Colts
