The Indianapolis Colts traded wide receiver Keenan Allen to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick.
So what grade does ESPN give the Colts for this deal?
In his one season with Indianapolis, Allen has been a go-to target of Daniel Jones, catching 40 passes for 351 yards and a touchdown, with 20 receptions picking up a first down. However, he's averaging only 8.8 yards per reception.
Allen is first on the team in targets and receptions, and is second in yards.
That said, he's a veteran who is going to be a free agent in the offseason and isn't a part of any long-term plans. Without Allen, the depth of the Colts' already struggling wide receiver room takes a hit, but getting draft capital in return was the right move in what
has become a lost season.
ESPN grades Colts' Keenan Allen trade
ESPN's Seth Walder and Ben Solak gave the Colts a 'B' for this trade. The 49ers also received a 'B.'
"The Colts' mandate right now is simple -- get as much future value for veterans as they possibly can. Any draft pick compensation for Allen, given his age and contract status, was worth it."
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: ESPN grades Colts-49ers Keenan Allen trade
