Keenan Allen Faces 3-Game NFL Ban, Longer Suspension Possible — SkimNews
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- Keenan Allen was formally charged Tuesday with two misdemeanor offenses stemming from his Aug. 30 DUI arrest in downtown Indianapolis.
- The NFL is set to impose a minimum three-game suspension under the CBA, but Allen's .224 blood-alcohol level — nearly three times the legal limit — could push the ban higher.
- The .224 BAC reading triggered a more serious Class A misdemeanor charge under Indiana law, per a probable cause affidavit obtained by ESPN's Stephen Holder.
- An Indianapolis police sergeant encountered Allen at 1 a.m. on Aug. 30 parked in a no-parking zone, smelling strongly of alcohol, according to the police report.
- Coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday the Colts will let the legal process play out and Allen is not expected to miss games while the case proceeds; the next court event, an attorney conference, is scheduled for Oct. 26.
- Allen, a 34-year-old six-time Pro Bowler who signed a one-year deal with the Colts in August, had six catches for 32 yards in Indianapolis's Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Why it matters: The three-game suspension is mandated by the CBA, but Allen's .224 BAC — nearly triple the legal limit and enough to upgrade his charge to a Class A misdemeanor in Indiana — gives the NFL grounds to extend the ban beyond the minimum. For the 34-year-old, who signed a one-year prove-it deal with the Colts just last month, every game missed this season cuts into his case for another contract.
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