Wide receiver Keenan Allen being traded from Chargers to Bears for a fourth-round pick
9 months, 1 week ago

Wide receiver Keenan Allen being traded from Chargers to Bears for a fourth-round pick

Associated Press  

Keenan Allen said at the end of the Los Angeles Chargers’ disappointing 2023 season that he didn’t want to play anywhere else. Allen’s salary cap number for the upcoming season is $34.7 million, including a $5 million roster bonus due on Sunday. There will only be one Keenan Allen, and we cannot thank him enough for the contributions he has made to our organization both on and off the field.” The Chargers were $21 million over the salary cap before the start of free agency on Wednesday, and they responded with moves involving the top four players on their roster with the biggest salary cap numbers. “We’re extremely excited to add Keenan to our team,” Bears general manager Ryan Poles said in a statement.

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Chargers shore up quarterback room via a trade with the Falcons
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers shore up quarterback room via a trade with the Falcons

LA Times  

The addition of quarterback Taylor Heinicke adds starting experience to the Chargers’ quarterback room. A day after reducing the roster to 53 players and retaining just two quarterbacks, Justin Herbert and Easton Stick, the Chargers sent a conditional 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the Atlanta Falcons for veteran Taylor Heinicke, the team confirmed with an announcement Thursday. The Chargers also …

Even if Chargers trade No. 5 pick, Justin Herbert is sure to receive help in deep draft
8 months ago

Even if Chargers trade No. 5 pick, Justin Herbert is sure to receive help in deep draft

LA Times  

Would the Chargers pass on picking a receiving star such as Louisiana State’s Malik Nabers if he’s available on the fifth pick of the NFL draft? In free agency, the Chargers beefed up their backfield and signed one of the league’s top blocking tight ends as new coach Jim Harbaugh put into motion his promise to make the team more …

Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick in NFL draft if the price is right
8 months ago

Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick in NFL draft if the price is right

LA Times  

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh might be thinking trade during the first round of the NFL draft. “If we’re going to trade away from great players,” Hortiz said Thursday, “there’s got to be a reason in terms of value for us.” In transitioning to becoming a tougher, line-of-scrimmage-focused team under first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers …

Standout pass rusher Josh Allen and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $150M contract, AP source says
8 months, 1 week ago

Standout pass rusher Josh Allen and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $150M contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Josh Allen had similar goals when he started his college and pro careers. He will only count $11 million against the team’s salary cap this season, freeing up $13 million that general manager Trent Baalke could use to sign quarterback Trevor Lawrence to a long-term deal. Allen set a single-season franchise record with 17½ sacks in the …

Chargers offered Keenan Allen contract extension before Bears trade, GM says
9 months ago

Chargers offered Keenan Allen contract extension before Bears trade, GM says

New York Times  

Six-time Pro Bowl wideout Keenan Allen received multiple contract options to remain with the Los Angeles Chargers, including an extension, before being traded, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz said in a Thursday news conference. The Chargers approached Allen about taking a pay cut on his $23.1 million combined base salary and roster bonus, according to a league source, and Allen …

Keenan Allen attends USC pro day to watch potential future teammate Caleb Williams
9 months ago

Keenan Allen attends USC pro day to watch potential future teammate Caleb Williams

LA Times  

Quarterback Caleb Williams, likely the No. Nearly two dozen of Caleb Williams’ former USC teammates joined him on the field Wednesday for the school’s annual pro day. “To possibly be able to have him as a wide receiver …,” Williams said later, “all the knowledge that you can gain from someone like that is great.” Former Chargers receiver Keenan Allen, …

Keenan Allen is ready to form a dynamic duo with DJ Moore, help Bears no matter who their QB is
9 months, 1 week ago

Keenan Allen is ready to form a dynamic duo with DJ Moore, help Bears no matter who their QB is

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Keenan Allen is looking forward to giving the Chicago Bears a dynamic tandem at wide receiver with DJ Moore and working with whoever the quarterback is next season. “I’m a friendly guy on and off the field,” Allen said Saturday, two days after the Bears acquired the six-time Pro Bowler from the Los Angeles Chargers for …

Chargers trade Keenan Allen to Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick
9 months, 1 week ago

Chargers trade Keenan Allen to Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in November at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers traded Allen to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick on Thursday. The Chargers traded their longest-tenured player Thursday night, moving Keenan Allen to Chicago in exchange for a fourth-round pick in this year’s draft, the …

Keenan Allen, Khalil Mack make Pro Bowl despite disappointing Chargers season
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Keenan Allen, Khalil Mack make Pro Bowl despite disappointing Chargers season

LA Times  

Chargers receiver Keenan Allen leaps to catch a pass against Lions safety Tracy Walker III. Chargers’ wide receiver Keenan Allen and edge rusher Khalil Mack were selected for the Pro Bowl on Wednesday. At 32 and in his 10th season, Mack has excelled throughout the season despite fellow edge rusher Joey Bosa missing significant time because of injuries. Allen made …

Chargers also will be without star receiver Keenan Allen against Raiders
1 year ago

Chargers also will be without star receiver Keenan Allen against Raiders

LA Times  

Chargers receiver Keenan Allen won’t be able to play Thursday against the Raiders because of a heel injury. Already without quarterback Justin Herbert, the Chargers also won’t have wide receiver Keenan Allen on Thursday night when they play at Las Vegas. The Chargers will get wide receiver Joshua Palmer back Thursday. Three other backups — tight end Donald Parham Jr., …

Chargers-Ravens takeaways: Keenan Allen continues to shine amid team’s struggles
1 year ago

Chargers-Ravens takeaways: Keenan Allen continues to shine amid team’s struggles

LA Times  

The collateral damage of this losing Chargers season could include Keenan Allen’s first potential All-Pro year. A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Allen’s campaign to earn All-Pro honors figures to be hurt by the Chargers’ struggles. With fellow starting wideouts Mike Williams and Joshua Palmer on the injured reserve list, Allen has experienced a significant increase in production under first-year offensive …

Like a broken record, Chargers’ Keenan Allen nears yet another receiving mark
1 year, 1 month ago

Like a broken record, Chargers’ Keenan Allen nears yet another receiving mark

LA Times  

He had just left Minnesota’s defense in shambles, catching 18 passes for 215 yards on a day when he also threw for a touchdown. “Yeah,” he said, “10,000’s big.” That’s 10,000 career yards receiving, a mark 70 yards away for Allen entering the Chargers’ Monday night matchup at the New York Jets. “I think it’s still a big deal now.” …

Chargers-Raiders matchups: How to watch, start time, prediction
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers-Raiders matchups: How to watch, start time, prediction

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen had a career day against the Vikings in Minneapolis last week. Receiver Keenan Allen was equally spectacular, setting career highs for catches and yards and also throwing a touchdown pass. Las Vegas has been middle of the pack against the pass and, in Week 2, allowed Buffalo’s Josh Allen to go 31 of 37 for …

Bills focus on upgrading offense around Allen in NFL draft
1 year, 7 months ago

Bills focus on upgrading offense around Allen in NFL draft

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills general manager Brandon Beane’s response to Aaron Rodgers joining the AFC East was spending the NFL draft upgrading Buffalo’s offense. After salary-cap constraints limited the three-time defending divisional champs to making modest signings in free agency, Beane used what little draft capital he had to give Josh Allen a new target in Utah tight end …

Despite cap issues, Chargers GM Tom Telesco says Keenan Allen ‘isn’t going anywhere’
1 year, 9 months ago

Despite cap issues, Chargers GM Tom Telesco says Keenan Allen ‘isn’t going anywhere’

LA Times  

Keenan Allen carries a big salary but Chargers general manager Tom Telesco says there are no thoughts of releasing the star receiver despite salary-cap issues. In January, Tom Telesco said he had no interest in parting ways with wide receiver Keenan Allen as the Chargers work to become salary cap compliant. “Keenan Allen isn’t going anywhere,” Telesco said, squelching speculation …

Keenan Allen’s tweet turns Chargers talk to coach Brandon Staley’s decision again
2 years, 2 months ago

Keenan Allen’s tweet turns Chargers talk to coach Brandon Staley’s decision again

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Brandon Staley was a busy coach on the sideline during their game against the Cleveland Browns. We’re going to keep it moving to Denver, try and get him well and get him out there playing for us.” Chargers Week 5 takeaways: Suddenly Chargers can run as Austin Ekeler sets career high Chargers-Browns takeaways: The Chargers’ ground game was …

Keenan Allen is super inspired by ‘growing’ attendance at Chargers’ voluntary camp
2 years, 6 months ago

Keenan Allen is super inspired by ‘growing’ attendance at Chargers’ voluntary camp

LA Times  

Star receiver Keenan Allen could not help but smile when he saw all the Chargers who showed up for voluntary workouts. His early arrival could be an indication of the team’s “growing” — wide receiver Keenan Allen’s word — culture. “Brandon’s done a very good job of building that team culture here,” Lombardi said. “I wouldn’t say it feels different …

With acquisition of Khalil Mack, Chargers defense starts to take Brandon Staley shape
2 years, 9 months ago

With acquisition of Khalil Mack, Chargers defense starts to take Brandon Staley shape

LA Times  

The Chicago Bears have agreed to trade outside linebacker Khalil Mack to the Chargers in exchange for future draft picks. Since the end of the season, Brandon Staley has been open about the need to reshape the Chargers’ defensive personnel into something that more closely aligns with his desires. Staley was Mack’s position coach with the Bears in 2018, a …

For the record, Keenan Allen makes 16 catches in Chargers’ win over Jets
4 years, 1 month ago

For the record, Keenan Allen makes 16 catches in Chargers’ win over Jets

LA Times  

Keenan Allen makes one of his Chargers-record 16 receptions, this time in front of New York Jets cornerback Lamar Jackson. Check his numbers: Against the New York Jets, the wide receiver caught 16 passes — a franchise record — for 145 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers’ 34-28 win at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers’ Keenan Allen is tackled by …

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