49ers acquire wide receiver Keenan Allen from Colts before deadline
The NFL trade deadline on November 10 saw San Francisco add the veteran receiver, who had been with Indianapolis.
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What happened
The Indianapolis Colts reportedly traded wide receiver Keenan Allen to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round draft pick. The move was made before the NFL trade deadline on November 10 and is meant to strengthen the 49ers' injury-hit receiver group.
Why it matters
The trade adds depth to a 49ers receiving corps that has been hurt by injuries. Reports also tie the move to the team's Super Bowl hopes.
Timeline
- Nov 10, 1:55 PM ET: The Colts reportedly traded Keenan Allen to the 49ers for a sixth-round draft pick.
- Nov 10, 4:48 PM ET: The 49ers acquired DeForest Buckner and Keenan Allen before the NFL trade deadline passed.
Coverage
- Does 49ers trade for Keenan Allen solidify their Super Bowl hopes? (Yahoo Sports)
- NFL Trades Affect Francisco Mendoza, Keenan Allen (Yahoo Sports)
- NFL trade deadline passes: Here's the moves the 49ers made (49erswebzone.com)
- Sources: Niners trade for Colts' Allen to bolster injury-plagued WR room (espn.com)
- Keenan Allen Reportedly Traded to 49ers From Colts at NFL Deadline, Updated Depth Chart, Salary Cap (bleacherreport.com)
- Will Steelers trade for Keenan Allen? What fans should know (Yahoo Sports)
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