Keenan Allen joining the 49ers makes almost too much sense
At 33 years old, Allen is definitely in the back half of his career, but still has a lot to offer for whatever team offers him a contract. The wideout has been patiently waiting for the right opportunity to arise, weighing all of his options.
Of the multiple teams interested in Allen, the 49ers make a ton of sense, for a multitude of reasons. With a mostly unproven and banged-up wide receiver core, general manager John Lynch has to be thinking about bringing in a veteran presence for some stability.
Allen showed he's still got plenty of juice left in the tank in 2024, finishing his 12th NFL season with 70 receptions for 744 yards and a team-high seven receiving touchdowns for the Chicago Bears.
The veteran utilized his polished route running to continue to generate separation on the outside, something that San Francisco could definitely benefit from having.
Spending last season in Chicago was the first time Allen played a season of football outside of the state of California since high school. The former California Golden Bear could look to head back to the West Coast in 2025, this time residing in the Bay Area.
Playing time may be easy to come by with the 49ers for Allen, who could replace the production missing from Brandon Aiyuk and potentially Jauan Jennings, if his injuries or contract disputes continue to linger.
After locking up Brock Purdy long-term earlier this offseason, having proven pass catchers surrounding him should be a priority. With Allen's impressive resume and experience, he would most likely help the young quarterback and any young pass catchers with their development.
San Francisco made a similar addition a few years ago, bringing Emmanuel Sanders in for his age-32 season back in 2019. Lynch could see this situation as a familiar one, hoping that Allen can similarly bring a new skillset to his offense.
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