Keenan Allen, Chargers Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

June 11, 2016   ·   Alec Nathan   ·   Jump to comments

Keenan Allen was slated to become a free agent following the 2016 season, but the San Diego Chargers made a wise move and locked up their star wide receiver with a four-year extension that will keep him with the club through 2020. The team announced the move Friday.
The San Diego Union-Tribune's Michael Gehlken reported Allen's new deal will pay out more than $11 million annually. According to NFL Network's Rand Getlin, the deal is worth $45 million total and includes at least $24 million guaranteed. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport provided additional insight on Saturday:
Allen's 2015 season was cut short due to a lacerated kidney, but the University of California product was brilliant in eight games before he moved to injured reserve. 
After posting 77 catches for 783 yards and four touchdowns in 2014, Allen nearly matched that total with 725 yards and four scores despite suiting up in six fewer contests. 
"Keenan is more mature n...

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