BRANDON ALLEN NEWS

Re-ups with Cincinnati The Bengals re-signed Allen to a one-year contract Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Allen will return for a third straight season as the top backup to Joe Burrow (knee). The 29-year-old was reportedly Cincinnati's top choice for the No. 2 spot during the 2022 season, likely due to his familiarity with coach Zac Taylor's system.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Willis' act of kindness makes him darling of combine

Former Liberty quarterback Malik Willis has quickly become the darling of the 2022 NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis

MARCH 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Kenny Pickett out to show teams hand size doesn't matter

University of Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett is one of the top quarterback prospects at this year's NFL scouting combine

MARCH 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Mistakes on offense cost Chiefs 3rd straight Super Bowl trip

The Kansas City Chiefs had 13 seconds they'd rather forget late in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC title game

JANUARY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip

Evan McPherson kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime after Joe Burrow kept his cool while leading a furious second-half comeback to get the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl f...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

McPherson's 'called shot' energizes playoff run for Bengals

Cincinnati kicker Evan McPherson is getting plenty of attention since his “called shot” field goal beat the Titans on Saturday and put the Bengals in the AFC championship game

JANUARY 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Scheduled for free agency Allen completed 17 of 34 pass attempts for 149 yards and two touchdowns across six appearances in 2021.

Impact Allen also logged seven carries for minus-1 yards and committed one fumble. The bulk of his NFL action this season came Week 18 at Cleveland, a spot start in which Cincinnati lost 21-16 to close out the regular season. Now scheduled for free agency after the conclusion of the postseason, Allen may have to search for his next backup role elsewhere.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After regulars rest, playoff-bound Bengals prep for Raiders

The Cincinnati Bengals rested many of their regulars for the playoffs

JANUARY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Mediocre in spot start Allen completed 15 of 29 passes for 136 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Bengals' 21-16 loss to the Browns on Sunday. He also rushed once for three yards and co...

Impact Allen drew the start for Joe Burrow (knee) and wasn't asked to do much. The 29-year-old was able to help Ja'Marr Chase set the rookie franchise receiving yardage record and also fired a touchdown throw to Chris Evans from four yards out with just over two minutes remaining in the contest. Burrow will be right back under center when the Bengals begin the postseason with a wild-card game next weekend.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Find Out What Zac Taylor, Brandon Allen And The Bengals Said After Week 18 At Cleveland Read the postgame quotes following the Bengals regular season finale in Week 18 against the Cleveland Browns.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • BENGALS.COM

Browns close season with 21-16 win over Burrow-less Bengals

Case Keenum got his second win filling in for Baker Mayfield as the Cleveland Browns ended their dismal season with a 21-16 win over the playoff-bound Cincinnati Bengals

JANUARY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Jadeveon Clowney ambushes Allen for powerful strip-sack Cleveland Browns edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney ambushes Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen for powerful strip-sack.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Jacob Phillips infiltrates backfield for powerful hit-stick sack on Brandon Allen Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips infiltrates backfield for powerful hit-stick sack on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

NFL odds: How to bet Bengals-Browns, point spread, more

Check out the NFL odds on Bengals vs. Browns, from the point spread to the over/under and expert picks.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

With playoffs ahead, Bengals QB Burrow sitting out finale

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is sitting out the regular season finale so he's ready for the playoffs

JANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

What Bengals expect from quarterback Brandon Allen Sunday against Browns How backup quarterback Brandon Allen is preparing to be Bengals' starter vs. Browns

JANUARY 6, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Likely filling in for Burrow Allen is expected to serve as the Bengals' starting quarterback Sunday against the Browns after Joe Burrow (knee/finger) acknowledged that he plans on serving as the backup for the...

Impact Burrow (knee/finger) said he's healthy enough to play but nonetheless will be rested as the Bengals look to preserve his health ahead of the playoffs. Allen didn't show much in five starts last season in place of an injured Burrow, throwing for only 925 yards and five touchdowns. He would theoretically have a better group of pass catchers to work with this time around, if not for the possibility of the Bengals resting other key skill-position players besides Burrow. Of course, there's also some chance the Browns will be missing a number of key players, with quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) having already been placed on injured reserve and a slew of others missing Wednesday's practice. Allen and Cleveland's Case Keenum are expected to be the starting signal-callers.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely Week 18 starter Allen is expected to start Sunday's game against the Browns, while Joe Burrow (knee, finger) will be rested for the playoffs, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The looming assignment is the result of the expectation that Joe Burrow (knee) isn't in line to play in Week 18. Meanwhile, RB Joe Mixon (reserve/COVID-19) is also expected to miss the game, and it's a good bet other starters will be held out or limited, though Taylor did say supertsar rookie Ja'Marr Chase could "possibly" play. Allen has attempted only five passes this season, after making five starts last year (1-4) and completing 90 of 142 passes for 925 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AFC North champ Bengals will rest Burrow in season finale

The AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals won’t play quarterback Joe Burrow this week to make sure he is healthy for the first round of the playoffs

JANUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Analysis: Zac Taylor's fearless gamble pays off for Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals are no longer the Bungles

JANUARY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Surging Bengals await Browns while looking to playoffs

Now that the Cincinnati Bengals have made the playoffs for the first time since 2015, they’ll have to figure out how to win a game in the postseason for the first time in three dec...

JANUARY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Bengals rally past Chiefs 34-31, clinch AFC North title

Evan McPherson kicked a 20-yard field goal as time ran out, and the Cincinnati Bengals earned their first AFC North title and postseason appearance in six years with a wild 34-31 w...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Colts activate QB Carson Wentz from COVID-19 list

The Indianapolis Colts activated quarterback Carson Wentz from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and he should be able to start against Las Vegas on Sunday

JANUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Off COVID list Allen was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Allen needed only four days to clear the COVID-19 protocol, but the Bengals still opted to elevate Jake Browning to the active roster which would indicate Allen still isn't quite up to speed. Neither quarterback is expected to see any time with Joe Burrow healthy and coming off a career day in the win over the Ravens last week.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals looking for consistency as they aim for playoff spot

The Cincinnati Bengals are on the top of the AFC North and looking ahead to a playoff appearance for the first time in six seasons

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press