What happened: The San Francisco 49ers completed a trade to acquire wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts. Indianapolis receives a 2027 sixth-round draft pick in the deal. The move adds an experienced target for quarterback Brock Purdy ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.
Why it matters: San Francisco bolsters its offense while holding the NFC's top seed at 7-1 through eight games. The move allows the 2-7 Colts to pivot toward future draft capital after dropping five consecutive games.
By the numbers: Allen has caught 40 passes for 351 yards and 1 touchdown in 2026 through 8 games. Purdy has completed 163 of 236 passes for 1980 yards with 17 touchdowns and 5 interceptions in 2026 through 8 games.
What to watch: Allen joins San Francisco's offense as the 49ers look to protect the NFC's top seed through the second half of the season.