Chargers WR Keenan Allen is questionable to return to Sunday’s game against the Raiders with a hamstring injury. Allen already had 66 yards on four catches, so he was rolling. This is certainly a tough break for Allen but we’ll monitor if he is able to get back into the game. The Chargers are messing at the time of this writing, 10-3

Josh Palmer is making a strong case to be the third wide receiver behind Keenan Allen and Mike Williams and make a big jump in Year 2. Palmer is shining in practices and building a solid rapport with Justin Herbert, creating separation with great routes and catching everything thrown in his direction. Palmer has has an all-rounded skill set to thrive as the Z receiver, with his impressive route running, reliability, and ball skills.

As the story said, the Chargers did not make any significant additions to their wide receiver room this offseason, and a big part of that was their belief in Palmer. The 2021 third-round pick did not start to see the field until the midway part of the season, but he flashed every time he was on. Palmer ended up catching 33 passes for 353 yards with four touchdowns in 2021. It may be tough for Palmer to earn targets with Allen and Williams in the lineup, however.

Palmer has been hounding Keenan Allen —who he may replace in 2023— about route running heading into his sophomore season.

Related Players: Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton

It looks like a lock that Palmer will have the WR3 role in Los Angeles and could play a massive role if Keenan Allen were to miss any time. Palmer filled in for Allen during Week 15 of last season, securing a 5-66-1 line during his rookie season. The article would go on to mention that the team could save almost $15 million in cap space if they were to move on from Allen after this season.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen was activated off the COVID list.

Related players: Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer

Good news for the Bolts heading into a key AFC West game on Thursday night against the Chiefs. Williams didn't practice on Monday because of a heel issue, but the return of Allen likely downgrades Guyton and Palmer a bit for Week 15, assuming Williams plays as well.

Chargers HC Brandon Staley expects WR Keenan Allen to play Thursday vs. Chiefs barring any setbacks.

This game was in doubt as well after Allen was placed on the list early last week. The Bolts Week 15 game is a Thursday night contest at home against the Chiefs that has huge implications for the AFC West Division.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen will miss Week 14's game against the New York Giants because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Related Players: Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer

Williams is on the right track to play Week 14, which would go a long way to keep the Chargers from depending on two unproven wideouts.

Wide receiver Keenan Allen may not be available for the Chargers’ Week 14 home game against the Giants.

Field Yates of ESPN reports that Allen has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list.

If Allen is vaccinated, he will be able to return after two negative tests taken 24 hours apart or after a 10-day isolation period. If unvaccinated, he’s out for 10 days for a positive test or five days if he’s a close contact to someone who tested positive.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen has been placed on the reserve/COVID list.

There is no word yet on if Allen was a close contact, or contracted the virus himself, but either way, his season is officially over. Allen finishes the season as the WR13 in total fantasy points, and the WR14 in fantasy points per game. Mike Williams, Tyron Johnson, and Jalen Guyton should all see an increase in snaps with Allen sidelined. Williams is currently our 36th ranked receiver for Week 17, Johnson is our 39th.

The Chargers are expected to hold wide receiver Keenan Allen out of their season finale Sunday against the Chiefs as he recovers from a lingering hamstring issue.

The Chargers have nothing to play for save draft position in Week 17 so it makes sense to hold Allen out and ensure he can fully recover from the hamstring issue that's bothered him for several weeks now. Allen was a bankable WR1 with Justin Herbert under center and should be drafted as such in 2021.