With training camp just two weeks away, the Commanders’ receiver hunt is starting to come into focus - and Keenan Allen has now entered the conversation.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler both weighed in this week on Washington’s search for help at wideout, with Brandon Aiyuk and Stefon Diggs drawing the most attention. Schefter said Tuesday on his podcast that Aiyuk may have posted his way out of Washington’s orbit and opened the door for Diggs, who played at Maryland, to land there instead.
"We talked about Washington and Brandon Aiyuk, and most people thought Aiyuk would go there," Schefter said Tuesday on his podcast. "And it may turn out to be that Brandon Aiyuk's social media posts created an opening for Stefon Diggs, who played at Maryland, to go back to that area, take the spot that Brandon Aiyuk might've had."
Fowler, appearing on the " Sports Junkies" on Tuesday, added another name to the mix. He said Washington has been searching for a receiver, though the exact target has been tough to pin down.
"Washington has been on the radar for a receiver; it's been hard to identify which one," Fowler said.
After mentioning Diggs and Aiyuk, Fowler revisited a name he’s brought up before: Keenan Allen. He said the Commanders had been tied to Allen a bit over the past few weeks, but also made clear that nothing appears close.
"I've heard Washington implicated to Keenan Allen a little bit over the last few weeks, but it sounds like nothing is going on there."
Allen’s résumé is hard to ignore. The 34-year-old has played 13 NFL seasons, caught 1,055 passes, scored 70 touchdowns and made six Pro Bowls. He also stayed on the field last year, appearing in all 17 games and finishing with 81 catches for 777 yards and four touchdowns.
Still, the fit is the issue. Allen has never been a burner, and his game is built around route running rather than speed.
That matters because Fowler said Washington is looking for a speed guy, and Allen doesn’t really check that box. The Commanders can already use rookie Antonio Williams and Luke McCaffrey in the slot, which makes Allen a less obvious answer.
If Washington wanted another slot receiver, the question becomes why not just bring Deebo Samuel back?
General manager Adam Peters does not have to force anything right now. Diggs could sign elsewhere before camp opens, and Washington could then wait until final cuts or explore a trade for a receiver later on.
Another name that has come up is Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who is reportedly available after New England added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason.
Allen could still help a team. He just may not be the piece Washington is actually looking for.
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