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Keenan Allen’s ‘infectious’ work ethic a boon to Bears

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Keenan Allen (13, being tackled by Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson) had eight receptions for 69 yards in the Chargers’ 30-13 victory over the Bears at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 29 last season.

The Bears’ trade for six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen has elicited an enthusiastic response to rival some of the Bears’ biggest trades in recent years — Jay Cutler in 2009, Brandon Marshall in 2012 and Khalil Mack in 2018.

And not just from fans. Tight end Gerald Everett, a teammate of Allen’s the last two seasons with the Chargers, who signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Bears in free agency, is happy to be rejoining Allen in Chicago.