Colts' Keenan Allen Faces Minimum Three-Game Suspension
Colts' Keenan Allen Faces Minimum Three-Game Suspension
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Police encountered Allen around 1 a.m. after finding his vehicle parked in a no-parking zone and detecting a strong odor of alcohol, according to a probable-cause affidavit.
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The .224 blood-alcohol reading elevated the case to a Class A misdemeanor under Indiana law, in addition to a Class C operating-while-intoxicated charge.
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Allen’s arrest occurred hours after his preseason debut on Aug. 29; he later caught six passes for 32 yards in Indianapolis’ Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
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Colts general manager Chris Ballard defended retaining Allen, saying: “Good people make mistakes, okay? 14 years in the league and no issues. Decorated career. Decorated teammate.”
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Allen, 34, signed a one-year contract with Indianapolis in August after a career that includes six Pro Bowl selections.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen faces a minimum three-game NFL suspension after being charged with two misdemeanor drunken-driving offenses from an August arrest NFL Trade Rumors. Police found Allen's vehicle parked illegally around 1 a.m. and detected a strong alcohol smell. His blood-alcohol level tested at .224—nearly three times Indiana's legal limit CBS Sports.
The high blood-alcohol reading elevated the charges to a Class A misdemeanor plus a Class C operating-while-intoxicated violation Sporting News. The NFL will likely wait for the court case to finish before handing down discipline. Allen is not expected to miss games during the legal process. An attorney conference is set for October 26.
Allen's August Arrest in Indianapolis
Police encountered Allen around 1 a.m. on August 29 after spotting his vehicle in a no-parking zone Horseshoe Heroes. Officers detected a strong odor of alcohol and conducted field tests. Allen's blood-alcohol level came back at .224, well above Indiana's .08 legal limit for drivers. The high reading triggered the Class A misdemeanor charge.
Career Impact for a Decorated Veteran
Allen, 34, signed a one-year deal with the Colts just days before his arrest NFL Trade Rumors. He boasts six Pro Bowl selections and a 14-year NFL career with no prior issues. Despite the charges, he played in Week 1 against Baltimore, catching six passes for 32 yards in a loss.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard defended keeping Allen on the roster. "Good people make mistakes, okay?" Ballard said CBS Sports. "14 years in the league and no issues. Decorated career. Decorated teammate." The team appears committed to supporting Allen through the legal process.
NFL Discipline Likely Delayed Until Court Decision
The NFL typically waits for legal proceedings to conclude before imposing suspensions on players Sporting News. Allen will not lose game checks or playing time while the court case moves forward. The minimum three-game suspension applies only after the legal system completes its work.
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