Colts Receiver Keenan Allen Charged with Multiple DUIs

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen has been formally charged with multiple counts of drinking and driving. The charges, filed on Tuesday, include operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent (ACE) of 0.15 or more and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Allen, 34, waived his initial court hearing on Wednesday, indicating a desire for a swift resolution to the legal proceedings. The ACE charge carries a potential jail sentence of up to one year and a fine of no more than $5,000. The charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated carries a maximum jail term of 60 days and a fine of up to $500.

Allen was arrested in the early morning hours of August 30, following a preseason game for the Colts. According to court records, he failed a portable breathalyzer test twice, and a subsequent test at 1:22 a.m. registered a reading of 0.224, which is nearly three times the legal limit in Indiana. During booking, officers observed signs of intoxication, including unsteady balance and bloodshot, watery eyes. Allen also failed several standard sobriety tests.

Colts General Manager Chris Ballard addressed the situation, stating that team discipline would be handled internally and that the club would allow the legal process to conclude. "Good people make mistakes," Ballard told reporters. "He’s a tremendous human being. Give him some grace and he’ll work through the process of the legal system."

Allen faces potential league discipline under the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, which typically results in a three-game suspension for alcohol-related offenses. The league may adjust the suspension based on the high ACE level or Allen's otherwise clean record.

Allen has played in the Colts' regular-season opener against the Ravens, recording six receptions for 32 yards. This case adds to a string of recent DUI-related incidents involving individuals connected to the NFL. In 2026 alone, Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Gerald Alexander, Commanders assistant coach Ben Steele, former Eagles running back Miles Sanders, former Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo, and former wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. have all faced similar charges.