2024 NFL free agency: Keenan Allen wanted to ‘finish career’ with Chargers, refused to restructure contract

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It’s a new era for the Los Angeles Chargers and Keenan Allen as the two sides parted ways after the club completed a trade with the Bears this week to send the wideout to Chicago. Allen had spent his entire career with the Chargers up until this blockbuster and while he admitted that he always envisioned playing out the rest of his days in the NFL with L.A., he’s embracing the new challenge of joining what is expected to be a revamped Bears team. 

“I’m definitely excited about the new opportunity,” Allen told reporters during his introductory press conference on Saturday, via NFL.com. “Being with a new organization, this organization has a lot of tradition. Obviously wanted to finish my career [with the Chargers], but things happen and you’ve got to keep on going.”

Los Angeles’ salary cap constraints ultimately led to Allen being traded. The club needed to restructure a number of deals with veterans on their…


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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2024-03-16 17:01:38

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