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 offer him one other likelihood.
The veteran huge receiver, who was a salary-cap casualty when the Chargers traded him final yr, was scheduled to satisfy with the group Thursday to debate a potential reunion, in accordance with a number of reviews.
A possible transfer to signal the six-time Professional Bowl choice is sensible for a Chargers group in want of a veteran receiving possibility after Mike Williams’ stunning retirement at the beginning of coaching camp.
Allen was the longest-tenured participant on the Chargers after they traded him to the Chicago Bears in March 2024 to change into 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 taking part in alongside Justin Herbert.
Allen caught 70 passes for 744 yards and 7 touchdowns with the Bears final season, however at 33 his finest days are in all probability behind him — which explains why he’s nonetheless a free agent in August.
Nonetheless, with loads of unknowns within the Chargers’ receiving corps outdoors of Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, it is sensible that the Chargers would wish to bolster their passing sport with a extra identified amount in a participant like Allen.
