AUGUST 26, 2022 • 49ERS.COM
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Charles Omenihu Sacks Kyle Allen for an 8-Yard Loss San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu greeted Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen in the backfield for a loss of eight yards.
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AUGUST 23, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Davis Mills makes 2 big throws late, Texans beat Rams 24-20
Davis Mills threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Nico Collins with one second left in the first half, salvaging something good from an up-and-down performance in the Houston Texans’...AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to practice Tuesday Allen (COVID-19 protocols) returned to practice Tuesday, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports.
Impact Allen was sidelined for Saturday's preseason game after testing positive for COVID-19, but he's since cleared protocols and returned to practice Tuesday. He's currently competing with Jeff Driskel for the backup job behind Davis Mills, so Allen will likely get plenty of action in Friday's preseason game against the Rams.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tests positive for COVID-19 Allen won't play in Saturday's preseason contest versus the Saints after testing positive for COVID-19, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Impact In a press conference earlier Thursday, coach Lovie Smith told Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com that Allen wouldn't play due to personal reasons, but the quarterback instead has entered COVID-19 protocols. Allen thus will need to stay away from Texans facilities for at least five days. With Allen sidelined, Davis Mills and Jeff Driskel will handle all the QB reps for the team Saturday.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will sit out Saturday Texans coach Lovie Smith said that Allen will not play in Saturday's preseason game against New Orleans due to personal reasons, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Impact Smith also added that Allen missed practice Thursday for similar undisclosed reasons, though it's still unclear just how long the quarterback is expected to miss this preseason. The 26-year-old signal-caller signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with Houston in March after completing 12 of his 19 passes for 120 yards and one touchdown over two games with Washington last season. In Allen's absence, journeyman backup Jeff Driskel figures to see increased run in Saturday's game behind starter Davis Mills.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Backup QB Rankings: Kyle Allen 'Threat' to Davis Mills for Texans? Allen is set to backup the Texans’ young quarterback project this season
JULY 5, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Texans' Kyle Allen Falls Short Of Top-20 Backup Quarterback Ranking Houston Texans’ Kyle Allen falls short of placing top-20 among backup quarterbacks in the league.
JUNE 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Panthers owner: Coach Matt Rhule has my full support
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper threw his support behind struggling head coach Matt Rhule on Wednesday, saying it takes patience and time to build a winning foundation in the...APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Meet Texans QB Kyle Allen Get to know Houston Texans Quarterback Kyle Allen, signed as a free agent on March 23, 2022.
MARCH 24, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Set to sign with Texans Allen agreed Wednesday with the Texans on a one-year deal, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact According to Jhabvala, Allen's deal is for $2.5 million and includes $2.25 million fully guaranteed. The 26-year-old -- who spent the last two seasons with Washington -- will provide Houston with added quarterback depth behind Davis Mills, the team's projected starter for 2022 with Deshaun Watson expected to be traded this offseason.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Washington Commanders free agency news and analysis: Scott Turner gets extension, Kyle Allen untendered The Commanders already made their biggest move by acquiring Carson Wentz. We're tracking everything that comes next as free agency opens.
MARCH 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Won't be tendered by Washington Allen isn't in line to receive a contract tender from the Commanders, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Allen earned a roster spot as Washington's backup quarterback in 2021, but he made just two appearances and completed 12 of 19 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown. He'll be free to sign with any other team starting next week after the Commanders acquired Carson Wentz from the Colts on Wednesday.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Barely plays in 2021 Allen made two appearances during the 2021 campaign, completing 12 of 19 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown for Washington.
Impact Allen came back from last year's broken leg and earned a spot on the team as the No. 3 quarterback, then quickly rose to No. 2 on the depth chart after Ryan Fitzpatrick injured his hip Week 1 and didn't return for the rest of the season. No matter, Allen barely ended up playing, with Taylor Heinicke enjoying a healthy season under center, though his performance was less than stellar, especially toward the end. Allen is scheduled for restricted free agency in the offseason, and presumably will be viewed as a backup whether he stays in Washington or ends up elsewhere. Heinicke, meanwhile, is signed through 2022.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Washington resets rebuilding expectations with 7-10 season
Washington won seven games for a second consecutive season but this time did not come away with an unlikely NFC East titleJANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Might have Week 18 role Washington head coach Ron Rivera didn't close the door on the possibility of Allen having a role in the game plan behind starter Taylor Heinicke in Sunday's contest against the Gia...
Impact Prior to Week 17, Rivera suggested that Allen would "probably" play behind Heinicke in both of the final two games of the regular season. That didn't come to fruition in the 20-16 loss to the Eagles last week, as Heinicke played all 61 of Washington's snaps on offense. Rivera could be more open to getting Allen some work in the season finale, but it may first take a poor showing from Heinicke early in the contest for the coach to turn the offense over to the backup quarterback. Allen's only two appearances this season have both come against the Cowboys in Week 14 and 16. On the first occasion, Heinicke missed a few plays with an injury, and on the second, Washington was resting him after the game turned into a blowout.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Giants and Washington not fighting for playoffs this year
The Washington Football Team and the New York Giants exceeded expectations a year ago under their new coachesJANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rivera names Heinicke starting QB for finale vs. Giants
Ron Rivera says Taylor Heinicke will start at quarterback for Washington's season finale at the New York GiantsJANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL odds: How to bet Eagles-WFT, point spread, more
Check out the NFL odds on Eagles vs. WFT, from the point spread to the over/under and expert picks.DECEMBER 30, 2021
Eagles can clinch playoff spot by beating WFT, getting help
The Philadelphia Eagles can clinch an NFC wild-card playoff spot by beating Washington on Sunday and getting some help around the leagueDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blowout loss, sideline spat are latest tests for Washington
Washington's playoff hopes are over after a 56-14 blowout loss at the Dallas CowboysDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
May play behind Heinicke in Week 17 Head coach Ron Rivera said he expects Allen to appear in relief of starting quarterback Taylor Heinicke at some point during Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ben Standig of The At...
Impact Though Heinicke will retain the top job heading into Week 17, his place atop the depth chart is on shaky ground on the heels of disastrous starts against the Cowboys that bookended a Week 15 absence against the Eagles while he was on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Between the two games against Dallas, Heinicke completed only 18 of 47 attempts (38.3 percent) for 243 yards (5.2 YPA) and a 2:3 TD:INT, with Washington losing by a combined margin of 83-34. Allen, meanwhile, relieved Heinicke in both contests, though the latter's brief departure from the Week 15 loss was the result of an injury. In small samples of action in those games, Allen completed 12 of 19 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown, but over a larger body of work in his first three professional seasons, the 25-year-old was one of the more turnover-prone signal-callers in the NFL. Assuming Rivera sticks to his plan to have both quarterbacks play Week 17, neither will be an appealing fantasy option while handling less than a full workload. Rivera is leaving the door open for Allen to potentially start the Jan. 9 season finale against the Giants if Heinicke struggles again Week 17.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Woeful Washington not ready for prime time in lopsided loss
The Washington Football Team is just barely still in playoff contentionDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Terry McLaurin skyscrapes Kyle Allen's ad-libbed throw for 19 yards Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin skyscrapes Washington backup quarterback Kyle Allen's ad-libbed throw for a 19-yard pi...
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
