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Bears trade for Chargers WR Keenan Allen, giving up 4th-round pick: source

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Chargers receiver Keenan Allen catches a pass agianst the Bears in October.

Everyone was waiting for Bears general manager Ryan Poles to make a big move in this pivotal offseason.

He came through late Thursday night with a surprise trade.

The Bears dealt a fourth-round pick to the Chargers for six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen, a source said. Finally, a sign they’re truly in win-now mode.

Allen, 31, was as good or better than any receiver available in free agency and is coming off one of the best seasons of his career.