JOSH HINES-ALLEN NEWS

Rejoins active roster Allen (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

Impact Allen landed on the COVID list last week and was expected to miss two games since he tested positive and is unvaccinated, but the updated league protocols mean he can return for Week 17. The 24-year-old has 60 tackles, 5.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 14 games this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Allen was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday after testing positive for the virus, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Allen is unvaccinated, per Mark Long of the Associated Press, meaning he'll missed both Weeks 16 and 17 while going through the health and safety protocols. K'Lavon Chaisson and Jordan Smith should see more run at outside linebacker in the meantime for Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Allen (shoulder) returned to log a full practice Thursday.

Impact Allen missed the Jaguars' first practice of the week Wednesday but appears to be ready to go for Week 15 against the Texans after being a full participant Thursday. The 24-year-old has 58 tackles, 5.5 sacks, four pass deflections, an interception and a fumble recovery in 13 games this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Does not practice Allen (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Allen was held out of Wednesday's practice after playing his lowest defensive snap share (54 percent) of the season in Week 14's loss to the Titans. The linebacker has not missed any games so far this season. Backup Lerentee McCray would be next in line to play if Allen is unavailable for Sunday's game against Houston.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up 10 stops Allen had 10 tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Allen had an unusual double-digit tackling performance as a defensive end, due in large part to the fact that San Francisco's offense opted to run the ball 42 times with the game well in hand. Still, it was yet another solid fantasy performance for Allen, who remains a high-end option in IDP formats heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Falcons' vulnerable O-line.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bests Josh Allen in victory Allen had eight tackles (all solo), a sack, an interception and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 9-6 win over the Bills.

Impact The 24-year-old played 78 percent of the defensive snaps and was a consistent presence Sunday as he got the better of quarterback Josh Allen. The young defensive end led the Jaguars in tackles for good measure and also grabbed the first interception of his career. Allen now has 39 tackles (27 solo) and 5.5 sacks through eight games in 2021.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bucky's Breakdown: Browns, Patriots, Titans emerge while Cowboys, Bills, Packers fall flat

In a week of upsets and nail-biters, the Cardinals and Titans proved they can win without their stars, writes Bucky Brooks.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Kryk's NFL Sunday takeaways: Craziness continues with Bills, Cowboys shockers Buffalo’s Josh Allen admittedly plays like you-know-what as Jacksonville’s Josh Allen steals spotlight

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Bills vs. Jaguars became Josh Allen vs. Josh Allen, with a surprising outcome in the end

The Jaguars' Josh Allen created havoc for his more heralded namesake in a win over the Bills, making history in the process.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Records two sacks Allen had six tackles (five solo) and two sacks during Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Allen had only a half-sack over the previous four games, but he tallied two sacks and two additional tackles for loss in Sunday's blowout loss. The 2019 first-round pick has 31 tackles (19 solo), 4.5 sacks and three passes defensed through seven games in 2021.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies half-sack Allen had seven tackles (five solo), a half-sack and a pass defensed during Sunday's 37-19 loss to the Titans.

Impact Allen tied for the team lead in tackles while also adding to his sack total Sunday. The 24-year-old has recorded 18 tackles (10 solo) and 2.5 sacks through the first five games of 2021.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records another sack Allen had three tackles (one solo) and a sack during Sunday's 23-13 loss to Denver.

Impact The 24-year-old played 49 of 69 defensive snaps and brought down Teddy Bridgewater for a 16-yard loss during the first quarter, which helped hold the Broncos to a field goal. Allen is off to a strong start this season with eight total tackles and two sacks through two games.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records sack in season opener Allen had five tackles (three solo) and one sack during Sunday's 37-21 loss at Houston.

Impact It was Jacksonville's lone sack of the afternoon as Tyrod Taylor had an efficient day leading the Texans offense. Allen recorded only 2.5 sacks in eight games last season before going down with an injury, but he's off to a strong start in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off COVID list The Jaguars activated Allen from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Allen spent roughly a week clearing the league's health and safety protocols, and he can now return to team facilities and participate in practice. As such, the 2019 first-round pick can be considered fully on track for the Sept. 12 season opener against the Texans.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on COVID-19 list The Jaguars placed Allen (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Allen won't be eligible to suit up for Monday's preseason matchup against the Saints as a result of his placement on the COVID list. His next chance to play will come Aug. 29 against the Cowboys. The 2019 first-round pick was limited to just eight appearances last season due to a knee injury.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy heading into third season Allen (knee) is healthy heading into training camp, Cole Pepper of News 4 Jacksonville reports.

Impact Allen missed eight games during the 2020 season, including the final six contests, due to a knee injury. He finished with 2.5 sacks after notching 10.during his rookie campaign. The Jaguars produced just 18 sacks last season, and they're counting on Allen to provide a boost to the pass rush now that he's fully healthy. With offseason additions of free-agent CB Shaquill Griffin and rookie second-round pick CB Tyson Campbell, the secondary could provide some more time for Allen to get to the quarterback in 2021.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to injured reserve Allen (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Coach Doug Marrone said Monday that the 23-year-old will miss "considerable time" after suffering the knee injury, so it's no surprise to see him shift to injured reserve. Allen will be eligible to return for the Dec. 20 matchup with Baltimore, but he may require additional time to recover from the injury. Rookie K'Lavon Chaisson is primed to step into the starting role in his absence.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss extended time Coach Doug Marrone said Monday that Allen avoided ligament damage in his knee but will miss "considerable time," John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Impact Marrone didn't elaborate on the nature of Allen's injury, but he made it sounds like an IR stint could be in the works. The Jaguars won't rush their star defensive end back with the playoffs out of reach, so rookie K'Lavon Chaisson figures to get an extended look as a starting defensive end.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Encouraging injury news The Jaguars believe Allen avoided a serious knee injury, but he'll have further tests Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Allen is still expected to miss some game time, but he may avoid an IR stint and return after just a couple of weeks. The 2019 first-round pick is enduring a bit of a sophomore slump with just 2.5 sacks through eight games after racking up 10.5 through 16 games last season. If tests reveal that he indeed will be required to miss games, K'Lavon Chaisson is expected to start at defensive end.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Knee injury ends day Allen (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

Impact Allen was initially pegged doubtful upon sustaining his knee injury at the 8:52 mark of the third quarter, but he was subsequently downgraded to out. With Jacksonville trailing 17-3 entering the fourth quarter, rookie K'Lavon Chaisson will be counted on in a more integral pass-rush role for the remainder of the contest.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 7 Allen (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Allen practiced in full Friday, confirming coach Doug Marrone's claim that the 2019 first-rounder is on track to suit up Sunday. He'll make his return after a two-game absence and look to build on his season total of two sacks.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Week 7 Coach Doug Marrone relayed Monday that Allen (knee) is on track to play Sunday versus the Chargers, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Impact Allen has missed two games but looks set on returning to action Week 7. The second-year defensive end recorded seven tackles and two sacks through the first four contests, and rookie K'Lavon Chaisson has filled in while Allen has been sidelined. While Marrone is optimistic, we'll have a better idea of Allen's progress when practices start up Wednesday.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Detroit Allen (knee) won't suit up in Sunday's game against Detroit, Michael DiRocco of ESPN reports.

Impact Allen drew a questionable tag this week after only suiting up in practice on a limited basis. It will be the second straight game missed for the Kentucky product, who has two sacks this campaign already. In his stead, look for rookie K'Lavon Chaisson to take on an increased role for Week 6.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Draws questionable tag Allen (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Impact Allen wasn't able to suit up against the Texans last week -- the first missed game of his career -- but it looks as though the star defensive end has a fair shot to retake the field versus Detroit. The 2019 first-round pick has two sacks through four appearances this season.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE