Keenan Allen, Chargers Agree to Reported 4-Year, $80.1M Contract

Keenan Allen has established himself as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, and the Los Angeles Chargers are reportedly paying him accordingly.

The Chargers and Allen agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth more than $80 million Saturday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Daniel Popper of The Athletic reported the deal checks in at $80.1 million and includes $50 million in guarantees.

Rapoport noted the pact makes Allen the second-highest paid wide receiver in the league.

Though neither disclosed terms, Allen and the Chargers confirmed the extension.

Allen's previous contract was set to expire after he made $10.5 million in base salary in 2020.

He appeared well on his way to becoming a go-to option for the Chargers when he tallied 1,046 receiving yards and eight touchdown catches as a rookie in 2013, but he suffered injuries in subsequent years.

He appeared in just eight games in 2015 because of a lacerated kidney and then tore his ACL in the opener of the 2016 campaign.

It was fair to worry about his durability and whether he would regain the form he demonstrated during his rookie season. To Allen's credit, he lived up to his potential as a No. 1 option over the next three seasons.

The former California Golden Bear was a Pro Bowler in 2017, 2018 and 2019, topping 1,100 yards in each of those three seasons and tallying 18 touchdown receptions during that span.

He was a reliable option for Philip Rivers and is now arguably the face of the franchise after the quarterback joined the Indianapolis Colts following the 2019 season.

Perhaps the best news for the Chargers is the fact Allen is just 28 years old and still in his prime. If he continues to play like he did over the last three seasons, he can help the team compete in the AFC West.

Los Angeles ensured Allen will remain with the only NFL team he has ever known by inking him to this deal.