Three Games Without Allen. Jones and the Remaining Receivers Are on Their Own.

The suspension starts now. Keenan Allen sits for three games, and the receiving room the Colts built this offseason to give Daniel Jones a credible second option is, for the immediate stretch, short that option. The signing was meant to be the stabilizing piece — a veteran who'd seen everything, brought in on a one-year deal to complement Alec Pierce and take pressure off a quarterback still finding his footing after a torn Achilles. That plan is on hold.

What's left is workable, but thin. Pierce is the top option when healthy, though I noted earlier this week that his heel has been a concern. Josh Downs is active and has been reliable in the slot. Beyond that, the room gets young and unproven quickly. Jones threw for over 3,100 yards last season across 13 games, so the arm is there — but he was doing that with a fuller complement around him.

Three games is three games. The Colts get through them or they don't, and by the time Allen is eligible to return, the early-season picture will be clearer. For now, Jones works with what's in front of him.