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Colts secure their 2026 draft pick class with routine paperwork on a rookie linebacker. Headlines focus on jersey numbers and salary details rather than football impact. Allen earning green dot consideration suggests coaching staff sees potential developmental path. Fans show mild interest in the prospect but lack strong conviction either way. Year-one rotational role expected as Allen develops behind Indianapolis's established linebacker core.
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The Indianapolis Colts signed CJ Allen (LB) on May 8, 2026. FanVerdicts grades every reported NFL transaction across three dimensions independently: Contract Value Index measures the deal's value relative to expected production, Sentiment measures media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict aggregates community voting on this page. Current grades for this move: Contract Value Index pending, Sentiment B-, Fan Verdict pending.
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