Sports · November 12, 2026
Keenan Allen reveals where he stands on Mike Evans beef after 49ers trade
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Keenan Allen clarified on Wednesday that his past rivalry with new teammate Mike Evans was settled long ago. Following a trade that sent Allen from the Indianapolis Colts to the 49ers for a 2027 sixth-round pick, the two star receivers are now in the same room. The tension originated in 2020 after Allen publicly questioned the NFL Top 100 rankings, arguing he was superior in route separation compared to players like Evans and Chris Godwin. Allen praised Evans during his first media appearance as a 49er, stating that Evans is a "hell of a player" and potentially the better of the two at this stage in their careers.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Keenan Allen has been traded to the San Francisco 49ers.
- Allen and Mike Evans are now teammates on the 49ers.
- Allen stated that the 'beef' with Evans was 'squashed a long time ago.'
- The conflict began in 2020 over NFL player rankings on social media.
- Allen praised Evans as a 'hell of a player' and suggested Evans might be better than him currently.
Reported by only some outlets
- The 49ers traded a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts for Allen.
- The trade occurred just before the NFL trade deadline.
- Mike Evans signed a three-year deal worth up to $42.4 million with the 49ers this offseason.
- Allen's original 2020 social media post also mentioned Tyreek Hill and Chris Godwin.
- Allen's 2020 rank was 77, while Evans was 30 and Godwin was 38.
Confirmed
- Keenan Allen joined the 49ers via trade from the Colts.
- Allen addressed the media on Wednesday regarding his relationship with Mike Evans.
- The conflict dated back to 2020 social media posts regarding NFL Top 100 rankings.
- Allen called Evans a 'hell of a player' during his remarks.
Reported
- Allen met with media with a 'large smile on his face.' (New York Post)
- The trade involved a 2027 sixth-round pick. (Newsweek)
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