Keenan Allen Earns $1M Bonuses in Chargers Finale

Keenan Allen secured more than $1 million in contract incentives during the Los Angeles Chargers' regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, capping a determined performance in a game where most starters rested ahead of the playoffs.

The Chargers, who had already clinched the AFC's seventh seed, played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, with kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET. Backup quarterback Trey Lance started in place of Justin Herbert, who sat out along with several other key players to preserve health for the postseason. Allen, a 33-year-old veteran in his 12th season with the Chargers and 13th in the NFL, entered the matchup with 74 receptions, 741 receiving yards and four touchdowns through 16 games. His contract included bonuses tied to reaching specific milestones: 80 catches for $750,000, 750 yards for $250,000 and six touchdowns for another $250,000.

Allen caught seven passes for 36 yards, surpassing the thresholds for receptions and yards but falling short on touchdowns. The performance triggered $1 million in bonuses, bringing his season totals to 81 catches and 777 yards. After the game, he celebrated on the sideline by making a hand gesture mimicking...