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Chargers activate WR Keenan Allen off COVID-19 list

The Chargers will be getting a key player back just in time for their Thursday night matchup against the Chiefs.

The Chargers will be getting a key player back for the Thursday night matchup against the Chiefs, as the team announced it has activated Keenan Allen off the COVID-19 list.

Allen tested positive following Los Angeles’ victory over the Bengals. He did not play this past Sunday against the Giants as a result. Instead, the team relied on the trio of Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton and rookie Josh Palmer.

This season, Allen has 86 catches for 929 yards and four touchdowns on 124 targets. In Week 3 against the Chiefs, he posted eight receptions for 50 yards and a score.

Rashawn Slater and Scott Quessenberry are the Chargers players who are currently on the COVID-19 list.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen ruled out vs. Giants

The Chargers will be without their star wide receiver against the Giants.

The Chargers will be without their star wide receiver when they take on the Giants this Sunday.

Keenan Allen was officially ruled out on Friday, according to Brandon Staley.

Allen was placed on the COVID-19 list earlier this week after testing positive.

His status for next Thursday’s game against the Chiefs remains to be seen.

As for Mike Williams and Chris Harris Jr., who also landed on the COVID-19 list, Staley said they continue to test negative, which means they’re in line to play this weekend.

With Allen out, Jalen Guyton and Josh Palmer should expect an uptick in snaps. Furthermore, Los Angeles will likely promote from within the practice squad.

Jason Moore, K.J. Hill, and Maurice Ffrench are possible options.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Chargers could potentially be without their star wide receiver against the Giants.

The Chargers announced Monday that wide receiver Keenan Allen has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive.

It remains to be seen if Allen is vaccinated or not.

If he is vaccinated, Allen will need to be asymptomatic, and he can return once he gets two negative tests 24 hours apart.

If he is unvaccinated, Allen will be forced to stay away from the team for a minimum of 10 days, which would include this weekend’s game against the Giants.

This season, Allen has 86 receptions for 929 yards and four touchdowns.