Keenan Allen is playing on a 4-year contract worth $80.1 million.
Keenan Alexander Allen is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) as of 2024. He was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the third round of the 2013 draft with the 76th overall pick. Allen burst onto the scene in his rookie year and broke the Chargers' records for receptions and receiving yards by a rookie. In 2017, he was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Since then, he’s been named to 5 straight Pro Bowls from 2017 to 2021. The 2017 NFL Comeback Player of the Year had more than 1,200 receiving yards in 2023, which got him his 6th Pro Bowl nod. Keenen was traded to Chicago in the 2024 off-season by the LA. As of 2024, Allen has far outweighed his draft status and has six 1,000-yard receiving seasons under his belt.
The North Carolina native is a member of the state-recognized Lumbee Tribe. Allen went to Grimsley Senior High School and Northern Guilford High School. The five-star recruit coming out of high school, Allen committed to the University of California, where he played for the Golden Bears from 2010 to 2012. He finished his collegiate career with more than 2,500 receiving yards and 19 total touchdowns.
Keenan Allen Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Keenan Allen signed his 4-year contract worth $80.1 million with the Los Angeles Chargers on September 5, 2020.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $80,100,000 | $13,500,000 | $20,025,000 | $26,500,000 | $43,000,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2020 | $5,500,000 | $4,600,000 | $10,350,000 | $34,150,000 | $19,297,527 |
| 2021 | $13,000,000 | $2,700,000 | $15,700,000 | $40,300,000 | $13,000,000 |
| 2022 | $16,500,000 | $2,700,000 | $19,200,000 | $26,100,000 | $16,500,000 |
| 2023 | $1,165,000 | $2,700,000 | $12,782,500 | $24,400,000 | $19,000,000 |
| 2024 | $18,100,000 | $23,100,000 | $5,000,000 | $23,100,000 |
What are the terms of Keenan Allen's Contract?
Keenan’s deal included a $13.5 million signing bonus and guaranteed him $26.5 million at the time of signing. His signing proration is spread over four years at around $4.6 million in 2020 and $2.7 million from 2021 onwards until 2023 (via Spotrac).
Keenan Allen Salary
In 2024, Keenan is set to earn a base salary of $18.1 million. The contract amounts for 2024 to carry a cap hit of $23.1 million and a dead cap value of $5 million. As per the terms of Keenan Allen’s current contract, he has an average annual salary of $20 million (via Spotrac).
How much does Keenan Allen make per minute?
If Keenan Allen's contract worth $80.1 million over 4 years is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Allen makes around $38.2 per minute.
How much of Keenan Allen’s Contract is guaranteed?
Keenan Allen’s deal guarantees him $43 million out of the whole $80.1 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Keenan Allen Career Earnings
Keenan Allen has amassed $133.1 million in his career as per Spotrac as of November 2024.
Keenan Allen Contract History
Allen has signed two contracts before signing his 4-year contract extension in 2020.
| Year | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2016 - 2020 | 4 yr(s) / $45,000,000 | $9,500,000 | $11,250,000 | $20,656,000 | $20,656,000 |
| 2013 - 2016 | 4 yr(s) / $2,813,800 | $613,800 | $703,450 | $613,800 |
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FAQ's on Keenan Allen
A. Keenan Allen is 32 years old as of November 2024.
A. Keenan Allen plays for the Chicago Bears as of 2024.
A. As of 2024, Keenan Allen has played for two franchises: Los Angeles Chargers and Chicago Bears.
