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The San Francisco 49ers added a new offensive weapon for quarterback Brock Purdy as they push for the top seed in the NFC. According to ESPN, the 49ers acquired veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a sixth-round draft selection ahead of the trade deadline.
Receiver’s Season Stats and Recent Performance
Allen reached 34 years of age in April and joined the Colts in August on a one-year contract. Over eight appearances this season, he hauled in 40 receptions for 351 yards and scored one touchdown. In his final appearance for Indianapolis during a loss to the Dallas Cowboys, he contributed four catches for 26 yards.
Injuries Prompted San Francisco’s Move
San Francisco pursued wide receiver reinforcements due to recent injuries affecting the position group. Both Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel missed time in recent weeks, while Christian Kirk landed on injured reserve because of a knee issue. Those players joined fellow injured wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and De’Zhaun Stribling on the sidelines.
Veteran Career Background
The six-time Pro Bowler spent 12 out of his 14 seasons in the NFL with the Chargers franchise in San Diego and Los Angeles, establishing himself as their second-leading receiver behind Pro Football Hall of Famer Antonio Gates. Throughout his career, he achieved six seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards and five seasons with 100 or more receptions, tying him for third all-time in the latter category.
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