The San Francisco 49ers addressed one of their biggest areas of need ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline. Hours before the deadline passed, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport revealed the 49ers acquired wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts for a sixth-round draft pick.
The Colts have remained the most active team at the trade deadline and are undeniably in "sell mode" currently. While other Colts players, including running back Jonathan Taylor and wideout Josh Downs, remain possible trade candidates, the 49ers' receiving corps has been hit by the injury bug all year, and getting Allen for a late-round pick is a win-win for both teams.
Let's break down the latest look at the 49ers' wide receiver depth chart and how Allen should
fit.
49ers wide receiver depth chart after Keenan Allen trade
- Mike Evans
- Deebo Samuel
- Demarcus Robinson
- Keenan Allen
- Jordan Watkins
- Brandin Cooks
- Jacob Cowing
- Injured/not with team: De'Zhaun Stribling (IR), Christian Kirk (IR), Ricky Pearsall (IR), Brandon Aiyuk
The 49ers, despite a plethora of wide receiver injuries, are 7-1, so picking up Allen for a sixth-round draft pick is a significant win. This deal is also a positive for Allen, who departs a team that's fully embracing a rebuild and immediately joins a legitimate contender with a chance to win a Super Bowl late in his NFL career.
It's hard not to like the deal for the 34-year-old, who's caught 40 passes for 351 yards and one touchdown this season. He's also one year removed from catching 81 passes for 777 yards and four scores in 2025 as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers.
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