What happened: The San Francisco 49ers completed a trade to acquire wide receiver Keenan Allen ahead of Tuesday's deadline. San Francisco sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to finalize the deal. The veteran pass-catcher joins an active roster preparing for the second half of the regular season.
Why it matters: San Francisco holds the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a 7-1 record after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17. The addition gives the offense another established target as the team seeks to protect its position atop the conference standings.
By the numbers: Allen has caught 40 passes for 351 yards and 1 touchdown in 2026 through 8 games. San Francisco is 7-1 in 2026 through 8 games.
What to watch: Allen will begin preparations to integrate into San Francisco's game plan ahead of Week 10 action.