Keenan Allen says feud with Mike Evans was resolved years ago

Keenan Allen said he and Mike Evans put their public feud behind them years ago, after the San Francisco 49ers acquired Allen from the Indianapolis Colts and made the veteran receivers teammates. Allen also praised Evans, saying he was probably the better receiver at this point in their careers.

Allen discussed the relationship in an interview after joining San Francisco. Asked about their past exchange, he said, “We squashed it a long time ago. Everybody wants to bring it back up.” He described Evans as “a hell of a player.” The account of the reconciliation rests on Allen’s description; Evans has not commented on the relationship in the reports.

The disagreement began in 2020, when Allen objected on social media to receiver rankings that placed him below Evans, Chris Godwin and Tyreek Hill. Allen wrote that the other players were faster but argued that he was better at creating separation. Evans responded that Allen had tagged the wrong Chris Godwin, then wrote, “I like the confidence, but be realistic. You not on my level, bro.”

Allen’s move to the 49ers followed his season with Indianapolis, where he recorded 40 catches for 351 yards and one touchdown in eight games,...