Keenan Allen Injury: Chargers Receiver Reportedly Could Have Torn ACL
UPDATE (3:05 p.m. ET): The latest update on San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen’s injury status isn’t good.
Based on initial tests, #Chargers believe WR Keenan Allen has suffered a major knee injury. They suspect an ACL tear. Will have more tests
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 11, 2016
ORIGINAL STORY: San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen missed a good chunk of last season with a spleen injury, and he might miss more time in 2016 after he suffered an apparent right knee injury Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Here’s a replay of the play in question.
https://twitter.com/SportsCast_THN/status/775041831700619269
Allen didn’t remain in the game.
A very emotional Keenan Allen is being carted off the field in Kansas City. pic.twitter.com/vgQRiH5L2V
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) September 11, 2016
Allen had six receptions for 66 yards before leaving the game. He was expected to feature as the top receiver in what many people expect to be a high-scoring Chargers offense.
Free-agent signee Travis Benjamin would become San Diego’s No. 1 receiver if Allen misses any games.
Thumbnail photo via Brace Hemmelgarn/USA TODAY Sports Images
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