Keenan Allen achieved fairly a bit in his profession with the Chargers — and that’s in all probability one of many the explanation why they’d like to present him one other likelihood.
The veteran extensive receiver, who was a salary-cap casualty when the Chargers traded him final 12 months, was scheduled to fulfill with the staff Thursday to debate a potential reunion, based on a number of stories.
A possible transfer to signal the six-time Professional Bowl choice is sensible for a Chargers staff in want of a veteran receiving choice after Mike Williams’ shocking retirement at first of coaching camp.
Allen was the longest-tenured participant on the Chargers once they traded him to the Chicago Bears in March 2024 to turn out to be cap compliant. He caught 904 passes for 10,530 yards and 59 touchdowns over 11 seasons with the franchise. He caught 380 passes for 4,125 yards and 25 touchdowns enjoying alongside Justin Herbert.
Allen caught 70 passes for 744 yards and 7 touchdowns with the Bears final season, however at 33 his greatest days are in all probability behind him — which explains why he’s nonetheless a free agent in August.
Nonetheless, with some unknowns within the Chargers’ receiving corps outdoors of Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, it is sensible that they might wish to bolster their passing recreation with a extra recognized amount in a participant comparable to Allen.
