RECAP: Two Key Chargers Perform Well in 2nd Preseason Win Against Saints, 27-13
Last week, Keenan Allen made his decision and signed a one-year deal to return to the Chargers after spending last season with the Chicago Bears.
First – Keenan Allen is Back
Keenan Allen is signing a 1-year, $8.52 million contract to play for the Chargers. Keenan Allen, who the Chargers traded last season to the Bears, reunites with the team after Mike Williams announced that he is retiring from the NFL.
Keenan Allen, who was drafted by the Chargers in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft, spent 11 seasons with the Chargers organization. Keenan Allen earned six Pro Bowls during his time with the Chargers. During his time with the Chargers in his first stint, Keenan Allen produced 904 receptions, 10,530 yards, and 59 touchdowns. Keenan Allen is also second in franchise history in catches and receiving yards, trailing only the recently inducted Hall of Famer Antonio Gates.
Keenan Allen, who is 33 now, joins a talented wide receiver group for the Chargers this season, which includes second-year player Ladd McConkey. Keenan Allen on the Chargers is hoping he’ll provide leadership to the young Wide Receivers in Tre Harris, Quentin Johnston, and Derius Davis.
Chargers Take on New Orleans
The Chargers rolled out to another win in the preseason in a 27-13 win at home against the Saints.
Two Chargers that stood out the most during the game were Chargers undrafted CB Eric Rogers and Chargers backup QB Trey Lance.
CB Eric Rogers
Eric Rogers’ big play in the game came in the third quarter, where he had an interception off Saints QB Tyler Shough on a third-and-6. Rogers also had another interception in that quarter.
Coach Jim Harbaugh said of Eric Rogers’ performance:
“The pick 6, that was as good a play I’ve ever seen.”
QB Trey Lance
Trey Lance is continuing to show the Chargers coaches that he wants to win the 2nd and be the backup QB for Justin Herbert.
Lance led the team with 48 rushing yards on 7 attempts, along with his 55 yards passing.
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