The Los Angeles Rams badly need wide receiver help, but the San Francisco 49ers were also in the market for a wideout. And it was the Rams' rival who struck first on deadline day. According to reports, the 49ers are trading for Indianapolis Colts veteran Keenan Allen.
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported that the 49ers are giving up a 2027 sixth-round pick for Allen, which is a low cost for a proven player like him. It's unclear if the Rams had any interest in Allen, but it's another wide receiver off the market as the 4 p.m. ET deadline approaches.
Allen, 34, has played eight games for the Colts this season, catching 40 passes for 351 yards and one touchdown. In his career, he's been selected to six Pro Bowls, catching 1,095 passes for 12,402
yards and 71 touchdowns.
The 49ers are sending a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Colts for veteran receiver Keenan Allen, per sources. Niners are getting guys back at the position, and Allen gives them experienced depth.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 10, 2026
The Rams lost Davante Adams in Week 6 and now Puka Nacua is likely headed to injured reserve with a knee injury and turf toe, which would sideline him for the next four games.
Jordan Whittington is also a candidate for injured reserve, leaving the Rams with only three healthy wide receivers on the 53-man roster.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: 49ers trade for 6-time Pro Bowl WR before deadline
