Chargers, Keenan Allen agree to four-year contract extension

Keenan Allen was heading into the final year of his contract.

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The San Diego Chargers and wide receiver Keenan Allen have agreed to a four-year contract extension, the team announced.

The deal will reportedly pay him more than $11 million per season. No announcement has been made on how much of the contract is guaranteed.

As a rookie, he made 71 catches for 1,046 yards. A knee injury cut his sophomore campaign short as he finished last season with 67 receptions, 725 yards and four touchdowns in eight games.

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Allen was heading into the final year of his contract and is expected to earn $7.75 million in the upcoming season.