Recently traded Keenan Allen refused to take pay cut with Chargers: 'I just came off my best season'

Keenan Allen would not be a Chicago Bear had he taken a pay cut. But when the Los Angeles Chargers approached the Pro Bowl receiver about the idea, he refused. The Chargers were on the hook for $23.1 million with Allen — $18.1 million in non-guaranteed salary and a $5 million roster bonus. But Allen didn't consider taking less money like ex-teammates Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack did.

It really was no emotion. It was, ‘I’m not doing it,’' Allen said at his introductory press conference Saturday. ''I’m not doing it. I just came off my best season, so it’s not happening.'' Despite missing four games, Allen's 108 receptions were a career best. He racked up 1,243 receiving yards and found the end zone seven times, earning his sixth Pro Bowl nod in seven seasons. The Bears acquired Allen, taking on the cap hit for a fourth-round pick.

Los Angeles has the fifth pick in next month's draft, and with Allen and Williams now gone, they are in line to take one of the top three wide receivers in Marvin Harrison, Rome Odunze or Malik Nabers. Chicago, on the other hand, is presumably giving Williams a cast of top skill players, including receiver D.J. Moore, tight end Cole Kmet and recently signed running back D'Andre Swift.

The Bears also have the ninth selection in this year's draft. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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