"Keenan Allen's time with the Chicago Bears was short-lived, but memorable. Allen caught 70 passes for 744 yards in 15 games with Chicago in 2024. He caught seven touchdowns and threw the most random interception you'll ever see. But more than that, he provided a security blanket for Caleb Williams as a rookie quarterback and leadership for a team that needed it in the worst way."
"And yet, despite his contributions, the 2024 Bears finished with a 5-12 record. So when the 2025 version of Chicago's football team posted an 11-win season, earned its first postseason berth since 2020, won its first NFC North crown since 2018, and defeated the Green Bay Packers for its first playoff win in 15 years, it was a surprise to many football fans and observers. However, don't count Keenan Allen as part of that group."
"Zach Gelb: "You being in Chicago for a year, I know Ben Johnson's now there, had a very successful season. Caleb Williams was the quarterback, you were around him. Were you surprised by their success this year? Keenan Allen: "Absolutely not. When I was there, the team that we had had a lot of talent. Just thought we were kind of held back just by ... I won't get into it specifically...""
Keenan Allen played one season with the Chicago Bears in 2024, catching 70 passes for 744 yards, seven touchdowns, and throwing an unusual interception across 15 games. He served as a security blanket for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and provided leadership for a struggling team. The 2024 Bears finished 5-12. The 2025 Bears rebounded to an 11-win season, earned a postseason berth, won the NFC North, and notched their first playoff victory over the Packers in 15 years. Allen said he was not surprised by the turnaround and suggested the 2024 team was held back by coaching, without offering specifics.
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