Bengals sign backup QB Brandon Allen to one-year contract
The Cincinnati Bengals signed backup quarterback Brandon Allen to a one-year contractMARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Re-ups with Bengals Allen signed a one-year contract with the Bengals on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Allen started five games last season after Joe Burrow tore his ACL in Week 11. The 28-year-old Allen struggled but was serviceable, completing 63 percent of his passes for 925 yards (6.5 YPA), five touchdowns and four interceptions. Burrow has said he thinks that he'll be ready for Week 1. However, there's still a long road to recovery ahead. Allen would likely start under center if Burrow needs additional time.
MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
After Bengals limp to finish, Taylor gets vote of confidence
Less than 24 hours after Cincinnati fell flat in the final game of another frustrating season Bengals President Mike Brown gave coach Zac Taylor a vote of confidenceJANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What Zac Taylor & Brandon Allen Said After The Week 17 Game Versus Baltimore Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and quarterback Brandon Allen chatted with the media following the regular season finale against the Baltimore...
JANUARY 3, 2021 • BENGALS.COM
Dreadful against Ravens Allen completed six of 21 passes for 48 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in the Bengals' Week 17 loss to the Ravens.
Impact After putting together some valiant efforts filling in for Joe Burrow (knee), Allen fell flat in the season finale. He concluded the 2020 season having made four appearances and posting five touchdowns, three interceptions and 925 passing yards. Allen was playing the season on a one-year deal, meaning he will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Given the uncertain timeline for Burrow, the Bengals could opt to re-sign Allen to an affordable short-term deal.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Allen: "I'll definitely learn from this game and get better"
JANUARY 3, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Ravens clinch playoff spot with 38-3 rout of Bengals
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and the Baltimore Ravens clinched a playoff spot with a 38-3 rout of the Cincinnati BengalsJANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
It's win and they're in (the playoffs) for Ravens vs Bengals
Five weeks ago, the Baltimore Ravens figured they’d have to win out and get some help to reach the playoffsDECEMBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Allen endorses Zac Taylor as Bengals coach for 2021, wants to be back too Cincinnati Bengals QB Brandon Allen would like to see Zac Taylor back.
DECEMBER 31, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Bengals QB Brandon Allen reels in award for performance vs. Texans Cincinnati Bengals QB Brandon Allen reeled in an award for his recent performance.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Bengals Brandon Allen Named The FedEx Air Player of Week 16 This is Brandon Allen's first FedEx Air Player of the Week honor. Cincinnati's signal caller was 29 of 37 for 371 yards with two touchdowns...
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • BENGALS.COM
Bengals cap productive week with pair of unexpected wins
For the second consecutive week the Bengals made the key plays down the stretch to earn a winDECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Allen Among Nominees For FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week In Week 16 Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen was 29-of-37 passing for 371 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions against the Houston Texans in Week...
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • BENGALS.COM
NFL Today, Week 16
NFL Today, Week 16DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Find Out What Zac Taylor & Brandon Allen Said After The Week 16 Win Over The Texans Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and quarterback Brandon Allen chatted with the media after a 37-31 victory in Week 16 over the Houston Texans.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • BENGALS.COM
Watch: Brandon Allen on his big day against Houston Texans Brandon Allen talks about his big day in the air, offense clicking and what this win means for the locker room.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM
Brandon Allen: "There are so many things you can do in this offense"
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Racks up 371 yards Allen completed 27 of 39 pass attempts for 371 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 16 against the Texans.
Impact After being forced to miss the team's Week 15 matchup against the Steelers, Allen returned to action to lead Cincinnati to its second consecutive win. He worked efficiently and spread passes around, targeting four different receivers at least six times. Allen showed particular rapport with Tee Higgins, connecting with him for long plays of 30, 22 and 20 yards -- the last of which went for a touchdown. Allen is likely to draw another start to close the season in Week 17 against the Ravens.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals beat Texans 37-31 for first road win since 2018
Samaje Perine ran for two touchdowns, including a 3-yard score late, to give the Cincinnati Bengals their first road win in more than two years with a 37-31 victory over the Housto...DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Listed as active Sunday Allen (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Impact Though coach Zac Taylor hasn't named a starting QB for the contest, Hobson indicates that "indications throughout the week have been that Allen" will get the nod after missing the team's Week 15 win over the Steelers. Also, as Hobson points out, Allen "didn't appear on Friday's game status report and remained listed as the No. 1 quarterback in front of Ryan Finley." Either way, Allen's not a high-percentage lineup option for those in the fantasy playoffs, and it doesn't help that the Bengals will be without top pass catcher Tyler Boyd (concussion) in Week 16.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Practices fully Thursday Allen (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said earlier Thursday he expected Allen to be available for Sunday's game in Houston, and the quarterback's ability to take every rep at Thursday's practice seemingly backs up that notion. Taylor hasn't formally announced a Week 16 starting quarterback, but Allen is expected to take back the role from Ryan Finley, who led the Bengals to an upset win over the Steelers on Monday but threw for just 89 yards in the contest.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals try to build on big win in trip to struggling Texans
The Cincinnati Bengals are feeling good entering Sunday's game at Houston after their upset over the Steelers on Monday nightDECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should be available Sunday Coach Zac Taylor indicated Thursday that Allen (knee) is on track to be available for the Bengals on Sunday against the Texans "if we need him," Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact While Taylor added that at this time he's not inclined to name a starting QB for Week 16, Baby anticipates that Allen -- who continued to practice Thursday -- will draw the assignment over Ryan Finley.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Allen (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact That's a step in the right direction for Allen, but Ben Baby of ESPN.com noted earlier Wednesday that coach Zac Taylor said the team plans to see how Allen's knee responds over the next couple of days before a decision is made on whether Allen or Ryan Finley will start at QB for the Bengals on Sunday against the Texans.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Knee being monitored Head coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Allen (knee) will be evaluated over the next few days before a decision on the Bengals' Week 16 starting quarterback is made, Ben Baby of...
Impact While Allen was sidelined for Monday's win over the Steelers, Ryan Finley drew the start and served as a game managing, passing for only 89 yards and a touchdown in the upset victory. The outing didn't necessarily boost Finley's job security, so Allen -- if healthy -- could have a shot at reclaiming the starting role Sunday against Houston. However, Allen will almost certainly need to resume practicing in some capacity Thursday and Friday to merit consideration for the starting nod.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
