For the first time in his 12-year NFL career, Keenan Allen is set to become a free agent. Since he was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2013, Allen received contract extensions before he could become a free agent, and then was traded to the Chicago Bears last offseason for the final year of his current deal.

He said Friday he’d be open to playing for either the Chargers or Rams next year; if he decides to sign a new deal with the Bears, Allen said he’d at least consider moving his family to the Chicago area.

Keenan Allen has had a rocky season with the Bears and he could leave for another team next season if he chooses to.

The Seattle Seahawks have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Rams’ win over the Cardinals on Saturday night opened the door for Los Angeles to clinch the NFC West, and then the Rams got enough wins from results around the league to clinch the fifth tiebreaker over Seattle,

The Seahawks must win out and hope the Rams lose in Week 17. The Bears have lost nine straight games. It’s the second-longest active losing streak in the NFL. The Bears have been killing me all year. But hey, I'm a masochist.

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