Colts star formally charged with DUI

Keenan Allen was arrested early August 30 after playing in a preseason game. He's charged with operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more and operating while intoxicated.

Breathalyzer showed nearly triple the limit

Allen failed a portable breathalyzer test twice, then registered 0.224 at 1:22 a.m., nearly three times Indiana's legal limit. Police noted he was extremely short of breath and showed signs of intoxication.

Failed multiple sobriety tests

Allen showed lack of smooth eye movement, difficulty walking, and difficulty standing on one leg. He consented to a blood draw before being taken to Marion County Jail.

Part of a troubling 2026 trend

Allen joins five other NFL-connected figures arrested on DUI charges this year: Vikings assistant coach Gerald Alexander, Commanders assistant coach Ben Steele, former Eagles running back Miles Sanders, Tony Romo, and Ted Ginn Jr.

Possible jail time and NFL suspension

Allen faces up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine for the alcohol concentration charge, plus up to 60 days and $500 for operating while intoxicated. The NFL typically suspends players three games for alcohol-related offenses.

Plea deal likely, Ballard shows support

A source told OutKick a plea deal is more likely than jail time. Colts GM Chris Ballard said Allen is a tremendous human being and asked for grace as he works through the legal process.

“Good people make mistakes. He's a tremendous human being. Give him some grace and he'll work through the process of the legal system.”

Allen played in season opener despite charges

Allen played in the Colts' loss to the Ravens in their regular-season opener, catching six passes for 32 yards. The charges were filed after the preseason game but before the regular season began.