Overview
- Keenan Allen was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and DWI endangering in downtown Indianapolis on Sunday and was released from Marion County jail.
- Allen returned to practice this week and Colts general manager Chris Ballard publicly defended him and said Allen will play in Week 1.
- Prosecutors are awaiting lab results and have set a preliminary court date in mid‑September as the criminal investigation proceeds.
- The NFL can still impose discipline such as placing Allen on the commissioner's exempt list or issuing a multi‑game suspension while it reviews the matter.
- With Michael Pittman traded and Alec Pierce recovering from surgery, the Colts face short‑term receiver depth pressure that makes Allen's availability especially consequential for the early season.