Overview
- Keenan Allen was arrested on preliminary DUI/OWI charges in downtown Indianapolis on Sunday and was booked and later released.
- Colts general manager Chris Ballard defended Allen's character, said Allen practiced with the team on Tuesday, and announced he will be available in Week 1.
- Prosecutors are waiting for laboratory results before deciding whether to file formal charges and the NFL has not yet announced any disciplinary action.
- If the league places Allen on the commissioner's exempt list he would be barred from team activities and the Colts would likely pursue veteran or younger wide receiver additions.
- Allen signed with Indianapolis in mid‑August after a 13‑season career with more than 1,000 catches and the arrest creates short‑term uncertainty for his role and the Colts' opening-week plans.