The Chicago Bears made a splash on Thursday night, acquiring six-time Pro Bowl receiver, Keenan Allen in a trade with the Los Angeles Chargers. And judging by the social media reaction, Allen’s new teammates are happy about the move.
Shortly after the trade was reported, general manager Ryan Poles issued a statement.
“We’re extremely excited to add Keenan to our team,” Poles said, per Patrick Finley, Chicago Sun-Times. “His body of work speaks for itself and we look forward to him elevating our offense.”
Ryan Poles in a statement: "We're extremely excited to add Keenan to our team. His body of work speaks for itself and we look forward to him elevating our offense.”
— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) March 15, 2024
Looking at the reaction of the Bears players, the trade seems to be as popular in the locker room as it is in the front office.
😬😬😬
— DJ Moore (@idjmoore) March 15, 2024
😁 Let’s go!! https://t.co/Zwfg1ByljU
— Kevin Byard (@KevinByard) March 15, 2024
So turnt!
— Quanny B. (@JaquanBrisker) March 15, 2024
❗️❗️❗️ https://t.co/FX62GMfFbj pic.twitter.com/TVevuuOcyH
— Jaylon Johnson (@NBAxJay1) March 15, 2024
👀🐻
— DeMarcus Walker (@livinglegend_44) March 15, 2024
Chicago certainly has a formidable receiving corps. Allen caught 108 passes for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns with the Chargers in 2023. DJ Moore, meanwhile, caught 96 passes for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns in 2023, his first season in Chicago.
The biggest question facing the Bears now is, who will be throwing them the ball? It seems as though Chicago will trade Justin Fields and use the first overall pick on a quarterback. That said, the market (or lack thereof) for Fields is making a trade easier said than done.
But whoever ends up under center in Chicago will likely be just as excited to have Allen as the rest of the team seems to be.
[Patrick Finley on Twitter/X]
