Keenan Allen: If the Bears offer me an extension, we’ll go from there

Keenan Allen has been a member of the Bears for a few months now and the wide receiver didn’t mind the move from Los Angeles to Chicago.

Allen told reporters Tuesday that “it wouldn’t be difficult to adapt to a city like this” as he discussed what his new home would be like. The question for Allen is how long he will reside in the Windy City.

It is the final year of his contract and there are no rumors about a new deal that will extend his stay with the NFC North team at this time. Allen said he would be open to those conversations if the Bears wanted.

“I’m going to play as long as I can,” said Allen, through Patrick Finley of Chicago Sun Times. “As far as the extension goes, I’ll let the play speak for itself and if they offer me something I like, we’ll go from there.”

The Bears also have DJ Moore and Rome Odunze at wide receiver, so it remains to be seen whether they are looking at Allen as a long-term investment or a short-term rental to help Caleb Williams adjust to the NFL. If nothing happens contract-wise before training camp, the 2024 season will likely determine how things play out.