Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is entering the final year of his contract.
Allen, 28, has proven that he’s worth an extension, posting his third consecutive season with at least 90-plus receptions and 1,190 receiving yards.
At Monday’s availability, Allen was asked about the possibility of getting a deal done before the 2020 season.
“That would be nice,” Allen said. He doesn’t know if his agent and Los Angeles are engaged in contract negotiations at the moment.
Allen is among a handful of notables that are slated to become free agents after the season.
Rather than waiting until next offseason, the Chargers may elect to lock up the team’s primary threat in the passing game soon.
Allen, who said he is in the best shape of his life, will have someone different than Philip Rivers distributing the wealth to him this upcoming season.
Allen was able to get familiar with Tyrod Taylor, who joined the team last year. Taylor is now projected to be the Week 1 starter, and he Allen said the chemistry has been good.
He says Tyrod brings a new element to their game with being able to run the ball.
If Allen is retained, he will have rookie Justin Herbert throwing him the rock, hopefully for years to come. The wideout likes what he sees from Herbert thus far.
“He can throw the ball anywhere on the field,” Allen said. A lot of strength behind his arm. He obviously can run. He’s a big guy and he’s smart, too.” Herbert had a handful of impressive throws today.”