Allen is facing preliminary charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI) as well as OVWI endangering a person, which are both misdemeanors in Indiana.However, Allen had a blood alcohol level of .224 when he was arrested, which is almost triple the legal limit of .08, per Yahoo Sports.The high BAC is a higher Class A misdemeanor in Indiana.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEIndianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen watches Wednesday, Aug.
19, 2026, during a joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons at Grand Park in Westfield, Ind.(USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)Allen’s arrest violates the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, and a minimum three-game suspension follows the violation per the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.
If the player is more intoxicated, a longer suspension could be in play.It was reported the NFL would be waiting on Allen’s legal proceedings before issuing a suspension.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!With an attorney conference expected on Oct.
26, Allen’s suspension could be coming mid-season for Indianapolis.Keenan Allen looks on during joint practice against the Atlanta Falcons at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Ind., on Aug.19, 2026.
(Getty Images)As a result, Allen is available to play for the Colts in their Week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on "Sunday Night Football."The 34-year-old receiver also played last week, hauling in six of Daniel Jones’ passes for 32 yards in the 41-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.Allen is in his 14th NFL season, his first with the Colts after signing a one-year deal with the team this off-season.His stardom came with the Los Angeles Chargers, whom he spent 12 seasons with, including a reunion this past year.Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen runs through a drill during a joint training camp practice with the Atlanta Falcons on Aug.
20, 2026, at Grand Park Sports Campus in...