Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen is facing a suspension of at least three games following his drunk-driving arrest in downtown Indianapolis last month, sources told ESPN. The NFL could impose a longer ban, according to those sources.
The development follows Allen's formal charging last week with two misdemeanor offenses stemming from the August arrest. The charges were filed in connection with the incident in downtown Indianapolis.
For the Colts, the prospect of losing Allen for a minimum of three games represents a significant on-field setback. The veteran wide receiver was expected to play a prominent role in the team's passing attack this season. A suspension of that length would remove him from the lineup for nearly a quarter of the campaign, and any additional games levied by the league would compound the impact on Indianapolis.
The NFL maintains a personal conduct policy that grants the league broad authority to discipline players for off-field matters, including arrests and criminal charges. The minimum three-game suspension reported by ESPN reflects the baseline expectation, but the league's review could result in a lengthier punishment depending on the circumstances of the case and any aggravating factors.
Allen's legal proceedings and the league's disciplinary review are ongoing. No timeline for a final decision from the NFL has been reported.
