The San Francisco 49ers have acquired veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts, a move that bolsters the team's receiving corps amidst multiple injuries. The trade was finalized Tuesday, just hours before the NFL deadline.
Allen, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, brings significant experience to a 49ers receiving group that has been impacted by injuries this season. The Colts received a sixth-round pick in exchange for the 34-year-old receiver, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Allen has a history with the Bay Area, having played college football at Cal Berkeley from 2010 to 2012. His wife, Ciandra Monique, shared her enthusiasm for the move via an Instagram story, posting a celebratory message: "😎😎😎😎 / BACK TO DA BAYYYYY 🤪". She also used the song "Yay Area" by Bay Area rapper E-40 as audio for her post.
Keenan and Ciandra Allen met in their hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina, and began dating in 2010. They became engaged in 2017 and married in June 2022. The couple has four children together, who are expected to relocate to San Francisco with them.