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Why Keenan Allen 'Feels at Home' in Return to Chargers

Aug 07, 2025 at 01:55 PM
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Omar Navarro

Jr. Writer

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It felt like old times for Keenan Allen.

The veteran receiver spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Bolts but got right into it on Day 16 of camp by participating in team drills after signing earlier this week.

"Just being around the colors, being around the facility, the organization, the people," Allen said on Thursday. "Definitely feels like home."

He later added: "This is more close to home, my family, what I'm used to. It was more of that feel for me."

Allen, who returned to the team earlier this week after a season in Chicago, was traded to the Bears last offseason for a fourth-round pick. He then hauled in 70 passes for 744 yards and seven scores in the Windy City.

And even after just turning 33 years old, Allen comes into the fold confident of where he's at entering this point of his career.

"Still got that elusiveness, quickness and still can get open," Allen said. "And obviously the knowledge of the game."

Of course, he's back with the quarterback who helped him become the record holder most receptions (904) and yards (10,530) among Chargers wide receivers in franchise history.

Allen said Thursday he was fired up to be back catching passes from Justin Herbert, a connection that has a long track record.

The six-time Pro Bowler has caught 24 scores from the Bolts franchise quarterback as they've also produced 380 receptions for 4,125 yards.

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The San Diego Chargers play against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum on October 6, 2013 in Oakland, California. [Final Score: SD 17 - OAK 27]
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The San Diego Chargers play against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum on October 6, 2013 in Oakland, California. [Final Score: SD 17 - OAK 27]

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The San Diego Chargers play against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum on October 6, 2013 in Oakland, California. [Final Score: SD 17 - OAK 27]
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The San Diego Chargers play against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum on October 6, 2013 in Oakland, California. [Final Score: SD 17 - OAK 27]

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The San Diego Chargers play against the New York Giants at Qualcomm Stadium on December 8, 2013 in San Diego, California. [Final Score: SD 37 - NYG 14]

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The San Diego Chargers play against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field on December 12, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. [Final Score: SD 27 - DEN 20]

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The San Diego Chargers play against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field on December 12, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. [Final Score: SD 27 - DEN 20]

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The San Diego Chargers play against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium on September 27, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [FINAL SCORE: SD 14 - MIN 31]

The San Diego Chargers play against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium on September 27, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [FINAL SCORE: SD 14 - MIN 31]
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The San Diego Chargers play against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium on September 27, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [FINAL SCORE: SD 14 - MIN 31]

The San Diego Chargers play against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium on September 27, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [FINAL SCORE: SD 14 - MIN 31]
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The San Diego Chargers play against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium on September 27, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [FINAL SCORE: SD 14 - MIN 31]

The Los Angeles Chargers play against the Buffalo Bills at StubHub Center on November 19, 2017 in Carson, California. [Final Score: LAC 54 - BUF 24]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play against the Buffalo Bills at StubHub Center on November 19, 2017 in Carson, California. [Final Score: LAC 54 - BUF 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play against the Buffalo Bills at StubHub Center on November 19, 2017 in Carson, California. [Final Score: LAC 54 - BUF 24]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play against the Buffalo Bills at StubHub Center on November 19, 2017 in Carson, California. [Final Score: LAC 54 - BUF 24]

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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. Final score: LAC 33 - PIT 30
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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. Final score: LAC 33 - PIT 30

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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. Final score: LAC 33 - PIT 30

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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. Final score: LAC 33 - PIT 30

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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Pittsburgh, PA. Final score: LAC 33 - PIT 30

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - HOU 27]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. FINAL SCORE: LAC 20- HOU 27
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. FINAL SCORE: LAC 20- HOU 27

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. FINAL SCORE: LAC 20- HOU 27
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. FINAL SCORE: LAC 20- HOU 27

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [FINAL SCORE: HOU 27 - LAC 20]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 26 - GB 11]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 26 - GB 11]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Oakland Raiders on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC24 - OAK 26]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Oakland Raiders on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC24 - OAK 26]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 23 - LAC 20]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 45 - JAX 10]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 10 - MIN 39]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [FINAL SCORE: OAK 24 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. [FINAL SCORE: MIA 29 - LAC 21]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 34 - NYJ 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 34 - NYJ 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 34 - NYJ 28]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 34 - NYJ 28]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. [FINAL SCORE: BUF 27 - LAC 17]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. [FINAL SCORE: BUF 27 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. [FINAL SCORE: BUF 27 - LAC 17]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. [FINAL SCORE: BUF 27 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New England Patriots on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 0 - NE 45]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New England Patriots on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: NE 45 - LAC 0]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20- ATL 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - ATL 17]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 30 - LV 27]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Washington Football Team on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at FedExField in Landover, MD. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - WAS 16]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Washington Football Team on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at FedExField in Landover, MD. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - WAS 16]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DAL 20- LAC 17]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DAL 20- LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DAL 20- LAC 17]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 30 - KC 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LA 24 - NE 27]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: NE 27 - LAC 24]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: NE 27 - LAC 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - PHI 24]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - PHI 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - PHI 24]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - PHI 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: MIN 27 - LAC 20]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 41 - PIT 37]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 41 - PIT 37]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 41 - CIN 22]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 24 - LV 19]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 24 - LV 19]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. [FINAL SCORE: LV 27 - LAC 20]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 23 - MIA 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 17 - TEN 14]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - IND 3]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - IND 3]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 20 - IND 3]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. [FINAL SCORE: TEN 27 - LAC 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. [FINAL SCORE: TEN 27 - LAC 24]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN. [FINAL SCORE: TEN 27 - LAC 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 28 - MIN 24]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 24 - LV 17]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 24 - LV 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, October 16, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DAL 20 - LAC 17]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, October 16, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DAL 20 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, October 16, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DAL 20 - LAC 17]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, October 16, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DAL 20 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. [FINAL SCORE: KC 31 - LAC 17]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. [FINAL SCORE: KC 31 - LAC 17]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 30 - CHI 13]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 30 - CHI 13]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Monday, November 6, 2023 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - NYJ 6] ** This catch pushed Keenan Allen over 10,000 receiving yards for his career
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Monday, November 6, 2023 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - NYJ 6]

** This catch pushed Keenan Allen over 10,000 receiving yards for his career

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Monday, November 6, 2023 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - NYJ 6] ** This catch pushed Keenan Allen over 10,000 receiving yards for his career
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the New York Jets on Monday, November 6, 2023 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. [FINAL SCORE: LAC 27 - NYJ 6]

** This catch pushed Keenan Allen over 10,000 receiving yards for his career

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DET 41 - LAC 38]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DET 41 - LAC 38]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DET 41 - LAC 38]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DET 41 - LAC 38]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DET 41 - LAC 38]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DET 41 - LAC 38]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. [FINAL SCORE: GB 23 - LAC 20]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. [FINAL SCORE: GB 23 - LAC 20]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. [FINAL SCORE: GB 23 - LAC 20]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. [FINAL SCORE: GB 23 - LAC 20]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: BAL 20 - LAC 10]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: BAL 20 - LAC 10]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 24 - LAC 7]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 24 - LAC 7]

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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 24 - LAC 7]
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The Los Angeles Chargers play the Denver Broncos on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. [FINAL SCORE: DEN 24 - LAC 7]

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It's a connection that will be seamless, but now the task for the veteran is getting up to speed with Chargers Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman’s offense with under a month until Week 1.

"The playbook kind of looks the same. Just different terminology. Obviously, [Roman] is going to call it different than the last guy I was with. It'll probably feel different."

"I think it'll be pretty quick. It's really the same plays," Allen later added. "Every coordinator has the same plays, they just call it different things. You just have to learn the reasons, splits and how they like to do it and kind of transfer the last play to this play and make it make sense."

Another part of catching up is getting to know the new faces, especially in the wide receiver room, in the mix after a year away.

That includes the young wide receiver that broke his single-season rookie records last season in Ladd McConkey.

Allen said he kept tabs last season and was well aware of the season McConkey had. When asked about the receiver breaking his records, the veteran praised the 23-year-old — while also joking around in the process.

"He had a little bit more games," Allen said with a laugh.

"It was great. He's a great player," Allen added. "Elusive, fast, he made a lot of plays."

Allen said he hadn't had a chance to talk with McConkey yet but knows what he brings to the table.

It's why he's not worried at all about the fit between himself and the second-year receiver, however the alignment shakes out.

Both Allen and McConkey have done their damage from the slot, bringing up the question of how the two will complement each other on the field.

But at the end of the day, Allen says as long as you have players that can produce, they'll figure it out.

"You got two guys that know how to play football, love to play football and compete," Allen said. "I think you can put us anywhere. I'm a guy who can be anywhere on the field and obviously he showed last year he can do it all, too.

"Figuring it out, coming up with a game plan and letting them figure that out," Allen added.

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One of the faces he does know in the position room is Quentin Johnston, who spent his rookie season in the same room as Allen.

The third-year receiver has taken strides since then, and Allen says it's noticeable from when he last played with him.

"Quentin is looking good. Looking polished, he obviously knows what he's doing," Allen said. "Obviously, first year — your rookie year — it's tough to get the knowledge and the techniques of the game.

"He looks a little more settled in, more confident," Allen added. "Looks good."

Allen also made sure to point out that even with the youth in the room, he was very impressed by the group on Day 1.

"The young guys are much better than what I'm used to seeing in training camp this early," Allen said. "Their technique, the way they're getting down field, the way they're pressing coverages.

"I think they look great," he added.

Allen's return brings a veteran presence to a room filled with potential, as he slots in with a chance to provide that and much more.

But it's more than just a feel-good reunion — he's back and motivated to prove what kind of football he still has in him.

"Just being able to prove it at this point in my career, Year 13, it'll be great to do," Allen said. "[No.] 13 in Year 13. The [big] thing, coming into this offseason, is that I still wanted to play.

"I still got a hunger and a little chip on my shoulder," Allen added. "I still want to play ball."



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