NFL insider drops major Keenan Allen update for hopeful Chargers fans

Los Angeles Chargers fans have been clamoring for their team to sign Keenan Allen all offseason, and now, they are especially hungry for a reunion with the beloved wide receiver following Mike Williams' sudden retirement announcement.

It has appeared that the Chargers have largely stayed away from Allen over the last several months, even though Allen was pretty productive with 70 receptions for 744 yards and seven touchdowns during the 2024 campaign with the Chicago Bears.

However, it now makes more sense than ever for Los Angeles to bring Allen back into the fold, and NFL insider Jordan Schultz has provided a key update on the 32-year-old.

"Free agent WR Keenan Allen, one of the top remaining players on the market, has drawn interest from multiple teams in recent weeks," Schultz wrote on X. "My understanding is he’s been waiting for training camps to open to better assess the landscape and get a clearer picture of each team’s wide receiver situation."

So, is it possible that it was Allen — not the Chargers — who was holding up a reunion this entire time? Maybe he actually wants to see where other teams are before making a decision?

Perhaps Bolts fans will get what they want after all. Or maybe Allen feels that another club would provide him with a better opportunity.

Regardless, Allen made six Pro Bowls during his 11-year stint with the Chargers and most recently hauled in 108 receptions for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns in his final season with LA in 2023.

We'll see if the two sides can ultimately reach some sort of agreement.

Keenan Allen. — Dec 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) runs the ball ahead of Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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