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Jim Harbaugh admits Bears got the better end of Keenan Allen deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
As part of several moves the Chargers were forced to make to comply with cap salary rules, the Chargers were forced to trade Keenan Allen on the last year of his contract to the Bears.
In exchange, the Bears sent the Chargers their fourth-round pick in the upcoming 2024 NFL draft. But at that price, the Bears got a bargain for the sixth-time Pro Bowler, barring he continues to play well in Chicago and maybe even get an extension done.
Either way, at that price point, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh concedes the Bears won that trade.
“It’s the business part of it,” he told reporters regarding the trade. “And everybody does what’s in their best interest. And Keenan, I mean, [you] make $23 million a year and play in Chicago, you know—who’s got it better? I’m happy for Keenan.
“It’s just a cool thing when there’s that transparent part. It’s not like anything else. Everybody knows this is doing what’s good for you, and his family and doing the honorable thing. Heckuva deal for him. Did we want him? Yeah. Him, Mike [Williams], Khalil [Mack], Joey [Bosa].”
As aforementioned, the Chargers have been making a flurry of moves to try and stay under the cap. They were forced to release wide receiver Mike Williams, who signed with the Jets. They convinced Khalil Mack to agree to a restructured contract. And, of course, they traded Allen.
Allen has played all 11 seasons of his NFL career with the Chargers. Despite some injury problems, Allen is considered one of the more elite receivers in the league.
From six Pro Bowl nods, Allen’s racked up six 1,000-yard seasons, including his single-season career-high 1,243 yards last season. He’s scored 59 career touchdowns and caught footballs at a 69.1% clip. He’s known to have phenomenal hands and a well-rounded skillset.
That’s what made trading him so difficult for the Chargers.
“Yeah, I knew who I was trading,” general manager Joe…
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Author : NBC Sports Chicago
Publish date : 2024-03-26 23:55:15
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