| Jared
Allen
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Vikings defenders know Bengals RBs well 
See what Jared Allen and Benny Sapp think of Larry Johnson and Cedric Benson.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 10, 2009 |
Jared Allen gets trash-talked
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 8, 2009 |
Chicago paid for curious approach to Allen
The Bears employed a curious strategy against DE, according to Allen and Childress.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 1, 2009 |
Vikings hoping familiarity helps second time
The Vikings weren’t sure what to expect from the Lions the first time around.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 13, 2009 |
Lions provide numerous subplots for Allen
DE doesn’t shy away from controversy, and the Lions have provided several entertaining moments.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 12, 2009 |
Vikings well-represented on mid-season lists
Several Vikings were given mid-season all-pro honors by two national publications.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 11, 2009 |
Notebook: Allen relieved to be winning again
Jared Allen's time on some losing teams has made him appreciate the Vikings' winning ways even more.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 8, 2009 |
Allen makes ‘dirtiest players’ list
A Sports Illustrated poll of 296 players had Allen ranking 10th on the list.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 5, 2009 |
Notebook: The defense didn’t rest
The Vikings defense did its job, harassing Aaron Rodgers and shutting down the running game.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 2, 2009 |
Old man, young rookie propel Vikings to win
Favre returned to Lambeau with another strong performance and Harvin helped along the way.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 1, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-6
Wt: 270
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04/03/1982 |
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Acquired in one of the franchise’s biggest free-agent trades from the Kansas City Chiefs, Allen is expected to dramatically improve the Vikings’ pass rush from the defensive line in 2008.
Allen comes to the Vikings as the league’s reigning leader in sacks (17.5) and second in the league over the last four years (43.5).
How Acquired: In an offseason trade in which the Vikings gave the Kansas City Chiefs a first-round pick and two third-round picks, along with swapping picks in the sixth round in 2008, in order to acquired the previously franchised player.
Future Contract Status
Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
2007: Despite missing the first two games due to a league-imposed suspension for violating the Players Code of Conduct after his second DUI arrest, Allen came back to record a league-high 15.5 sacks for a 4-12 Chiefs team. He also added 64 tackles and 10 passes defensed.
2006: Led the league in quarterback pressures, but managed only 7.5 sacks, the lowest output of his career. Added 77 tackles, 10 passes defensed and the only interception of his career. In retrospect, Allen said he just wasn’t finishing plays to garner double-digit sacks in 2006.
2005: Speedy edge rusher played in all 16 games and led the Chiefs in sacks for the second consecutive year with 11. Also contributed 58 tackles (4.5 for loss) and five passes defensed, leading all Chiefs defensive linemen in both categories. Tied for the NFL lead in forced fumbles with seven on the season. Won NFL Defensive Player of the Week after his dominating performance against the Washington Redskins, recording three sacks and forcing two fumbles.
2004: Fourth-rounder from Idaho State surprised many by supplanting veteran Vonnie Holliday in the starting lineup by week seven. Led the team in sacks with nine and added 31 tackles, four for loss. Also led all NFL rookies in sacks. Won the Chiefs Mack Lee Hill award as the team’s top rookie and was named to Pro Football Weekly’s All-Rookie Team.
College: Amassed 38.5 career sacks in 41 games at Idaho State. Set the single-season school record with 17.5 sacks in 2003.
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