Chargers' Keenan Allen Set to Return as Bears' Draft Move Ripples Through NFL

The journey of Keenan Allen has been a subject of great interest for Los Angeles Chargers supporters. Allen hasn't held back Regarding his wish to come back to the Bolts this off-season, the longer he waits, the higher the chance of a comeback becomes.

Several indicators during the offseason have consistently steered Allen back towards the Chargers. On Friday, during the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the final piece fell into place for Allen’s return to Los Angeles.

The The Chicago Bears selected wide receiver Luther Burden with the 39th overall pick. In the 2025 NFL Draft, Chicago provided Allen with a direct path back to the franchise that selected him more than ten years prior.

Keenan Allen’s Chargers are virtually assured of bringing back almost their entire team following the Bears' selection of Luther Burden.

Allen has stated that he will only return to play for either Los Angeles or Chicago from now on. With the acquisition of Burden, the Bears have confirmed that Allen won’t be coming back to the team. This outcome was widely anticipated and is now officially settled.

Given that Davante Adams is now with the Los Angeles Rams, Allen’s options seem limited to returning to the Chargers if he insists on certain conditions. It’s worth noting that when drafting, the Chargers selected Omarion Hampton instead of wide receiver Matthew Golden. keeping an opening available at wide receiver for Allen .

The Chargers might still choose a wide receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft, but they probably won’t let that prevent them from bringing back Allen. If they land a top-tier receiver early on, it could interfere with a possible signing. However, under current circumstances, there’s an elite receiving talent who could step in and make as significant an impact as Allen would.

Moreover, Allen's comeback would likely be brief. The Chargers might still choose a talented wide receiver early in the draft with the plan of limiting their playtime as rookies, allowing them to learn from Allen and Mike Williams instead. This scenario remains plausible.

Even though Allen might not be in his peak years anymore, he remains quite valuable to an NFL offense. His worth increases significantly in Los Angeles due to the chemistry he shares with Justin Herbert. For the Chargers, acquiring another target that Herbert trusts—a player capable of getting open during critical downs and inside the 20-yard line—is a strategically smart move.

By postponing their decision until after the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chargers made sure Allen wouldn’t affect the compensatory picks for the following year. This move also allowed them to potentially select an early round wide receiver if a talented one unexpectedly dropped down the board.

With the Chargers taking a running back in round one, and the Bears taking Burden in round two, Allen's path back to LA couldn't be clearer.

This article was initially published on The News Pulse. Keenan Allen’s Chargers comeback is unavoidable following the Bears' draft decision. .