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BRIAN ALLEN
Good to go Allen (knee) will be available for Tuesday's tilt with the Raiders
Impact Although Allen has been nursing a sore knee, he was able to practice in full all week ahead of Tuesday's game. Look for him to take on his usual workload assuming he avoids any setbacks.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in Cleveland Allen re-signed with the Browns on Monday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Cleveland signed Allen off Cincinnati's practice squad back in January, but he was inactive for both the team's playoff games. He'll work for a chance to compete for a depth role this offseason.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
All-Pro tackle Conklin available for Browns vs. Steelers
The Cleveland Browns won’t be entirely short-handed when they face the Pittsburgh SteelersJANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures pact with Browns Allen signed with the Browns on Monday.
Impact After spending most of the 2020 season on the Bengals' practice squad, Allen is heading to Cleveland to join the active roster. The cornerback suited up in just one NFL game with San Francisco this season, when he recorded three solo tackles.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from COVID list Allen was activated from the practice squad COVID-19 list Friday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Allen has yet to make his Bengals debut on the active roster, but he'll be eligible to practice ahead of Sunday's contest against the Ravens.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In COVID-19 protocol The Bengals placed Allen on the practice squad COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Allen will be required to pass the league's COVID-19 protocols before returning to team activities. There's a chance he doesn't practice again in the 2020 season.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back from COVID-19 list Allen was removed from the practice squad COVID-19 list Monday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Impact Allen had been on the list for five days, and he has cleared the necessary protocols to return to team activities. Cornerbacks Mackensie Alexander and LeShaun Sims are both in concussion protocol, while Darius Phillips (groin) is on IR for two more games, so Allen's services could be useful this week against Washington.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Added to COVID-19 list Allen was placed on the Bengals' COVID-19 list Wednesday, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.
Impact The 27-year-old cornerback has spent time with the Bills and 49ers this season, even starting a game for San Francisco in Week 5. Now on Cincinnati's practice squad, he is one of four defensive backs to miss practice Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals claim DE Takk McKinley off waivers from Falcons
The Cincinnati Bengals bolstered their defensive front by claiming defensive end Takk McKinley off waivers from the Atlanta FalconsNOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent back to practice squad Allen reverted to San Francisco's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Ryan Fitzpatrick exposed the inexperienced cornerback Sunday, completing passes to DeVante Parker and Preston Williams that spanned 28 yards and 19 yards, respectively, while Allen was in coverage. Allen also committed a pass-interference penalty and a horse-collar tackle penalty while playing 24 of 67 defensive snaps.
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
To get first career start Week 5 Allen is slated to start against the Dolphins on Sunday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 26-year-old hasn't appeared in an NFL game since suiting up for the Steelers in 2018, but San Francisco finds itself in dire need of secondary help heading into a matchup against Miami's 20th-ranked pass offense. The 49ers are dealing with a cluster of injuries to the back end of the defense, with K'Waun Williams (knee-ACL), Richard Sherman (calf), Emmanuel Moseley (concussion) and Dontae Johnson (groin) all unavailable for Week 5. Allen was on San Francisco's practice squad as of Saturday morning, but with a seemingly strong week of practice, he has been activated and moved ahead of Ken Webster on the CB depth chart.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
49ers promote CB Jamar Taylor from practice squad
The San Francisco 49ers have promoted cornerback Jamar Taylor from the practice squad to the active rosterOCTOBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Banged-up 49ers place CB Richard Sherman on IR
The San Francisco 49ers have placed star cornerback Richard Sherman on the injured reserve list and also could be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this weekSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures pact with Bills Allen signed with the Bills on Friday.
Impact Allen spent most of the 2019 season on the Seahawks' practice squad, but he does have some game experience with 16 contests between 2017 and 2018. He'll simply add depth in the Bills' secondary, and his best chance to make the roster is via special teams.
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
