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Keenan Allen Returns to Chargers on One-Year, $8.52 Million Deal

Signed after Mike Williams’ retirement, the six-time Pro Bowl wideout will bolster Justin Herbert’s targets under coach Jim Harbaugh.

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Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers and Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrate after a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium on December 16, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
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Overview

  • Allen agreed to a one-year contract worth $8.52 million to rejoin the Chargers during training camp.
  • His return addresses a sudden receiver vacancy created by veteran Mike Williams’ surprise retirement at the start of camp.
  • The 33-year-old reunites with quarterback Justin Herbert, rekindling their four-season rapport under Jim Harbaugh.
  • Having amassed 904 receptions and 10,530 yards in his first 11 seasons, Allen sits second in franchise history for both catches and receiving yards.
  • He joins a young receiving corps led by Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, bringing veteran leadership and depth to Los Angeles’s offense.