Overview

• Sports Illustrated identifies Allen, 33, as the top free-agent fit for the Falcons given their need for a veteran receiver.
• Atlanta ranked among the NFL’s top five in passing yardage last season but finished in the bottom five in percentage of touchdowns coming by air, underlining a red-zone deficiency.
• Allen recorded 70 receptions for 744 yards and seven touchdowns with the Bears in 2024 after posting 108 catches for 1,243 yards in his final Chargers season, a decline tied to a struggling offensive line and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.
• The six-time Pro Bowler became a free agent in March when Chicago declined to re-sign him, marking his first stint on the open market in a 12-year career.
• Industry estimates suggest Allen could command $13–15 million per season, a cost the Falcons must balance with cap considerations and the potential trade of Kyle Pitts.