Keenan Allen has continued to test negative for COVID-19 and will play on Sunday despite dealing with an illness. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Keenan Allen negative for COVID-19, will play vs. Raiders despite illness

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/8/20

The Los Angeles Chargers would've had a difficult time with the Las Vegas Raiders if their top wide receiver had to remain on the sideline. Instead, they'll be ready to go.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Keenan Allen has continued to test negative for COVID-19 and will play on Sunday despite dealing with an illness.

And despite being listed as questionable for today’s game vs the Raiders due to illness, Chargers’ WR Keenan Allen will play vs. Las Vegas, per source. https://t.co/YFggvUSgiL
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 8, 2020

The Chargers initially listed him as questionable for Sunday's matchup with a sore throat.

Allen has 53 receptions for 548 yards and three touchdowns on the season. He's been one of Justin Herbert's most reliable targets thus far.

On Saturday, Los Angeles announced several other moves, including the placement of cornerback Brandon Facyson on the reserve/COVID list. The Chargers also signed defensive end Jessie Lemonier to the active roster and activated running back Kalen Ballage and defensive back Quenton Meeks from the practice squad.

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