The Chargers had the first joint practice with the Saints on Thursday.
Both teams had their fair share of moments, but one of the day’s biggest highlights was a one-handed catch by wide receiver Keenan Allen.
Allen was one-on-one with Saints cornerback Bradley Roby in coverage, and he beat him off the line. Quarterback Justin Herbert then found him down the field and Allen put his body on the line to reel in the pass.
Allen proceeded to throw the ball into the crowd.
goodness gracious keenan allen 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/tjEMcDHg85
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) August 17, 2023
While he is getting up in age, set to be 31 this season and coming off an injury-riddled campaign, Allen is still a play-maker when healthy, as evident from catches like this. He is still one of the best route runners in the league and is a safety blanket on third down.
Allen has been vital to the Bolts’ offense throughout his professional career. During that span, Allen has caught 796 passes for 9,287 yards and 52 touchdowns.
