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Colts Confirm Allen Available for Opener; Pierce's Status Still Uncertain

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Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday that wide receiver Keenan Allen will play in the season opener against Baltimore on Sept. 13, despite Allen's weekend arrest on drunken driving charges. Ballard noted the team handled the matter internally and praised Allen's character, while also expressing optimism that Alec Pierce, who is injured, could be available. Allen faces preliminary misdemeanor charges and has a court date set for Sept. 16.

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Allen's arrest marks the first legal blemish in a 14-year career that has seen him climb to 13th on the NFL's all-time receptions list. He joined the Colts just two weeks before the incident, reuniting with head coach Shane Steichen, who coached him during his first seven seasons with the Chargers. The team's decision to keep him active reflects confidence in his veteran leadership.

Pierce's recovery timeline

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