The Kansas City Chiefs cannot afford to dwell on their Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. With the new league year and NFL free agency set to begin on March 12, now is the time for the organization to assess its roster, identify weaknesses, and make strategic moves to address them. One area of concern that stands out is the wide receiver position.
While the Chiefs’ offensive line is also a point of focus, the receiver room faces significant uncertainty heading into the offseason. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquise Brown, and DeAndre Hopkins are all pending free agents, and it would be unrealistic to expect all three to return in 2025. Given this situation, Pro Football Network (PFN) has suggested an intriguing option for Kansas City: veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen.
“In Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, the Chiefs have two starting wide receivers,” PFN notes. “However, they could do with a reliable veteran option to complement them, especially if Travis Kelce decides to retire. Of the free agent options available this offseason at wide receiver, Keenan Allen is the most intriguing fit for the Chiefs. The biggest question mark with Allen is whether he would feel comfortable playing for the Chiefs, given the rivalry between the Chiefs and his former team in Los Angeles.”
Adding Allen to the mix would provide Patrick Mahomes with an experienced, high-IQ receiver who can thrive in both short and intermediate routes. Despite being in the latter stages of his career, Allen has continued to produce at a high level. Last season, he totaled 744 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 70 receptions with the Chicago Bears. That level of production could be valuable for Kansas City, particularly if Kelce decides to step away from the game.
The Chiefs have already shown a willingness to bring in veteran playmakers, as evidenced by their acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins. If they choose to revisit that strategy, Allen could be a prime target. The main question is whether the former Chargers star would be open to joining a team that has long been a divisional rival. However, if he is willing to make the move, his presence could provide the Chiefs with much-needed stability and leadership at the wide receiver position.