Minnesota Vikings
Jared Allen - #69 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 270 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/03/1982 |
| Birthplace | Los Gatos, CA |
| College | Idaho State |
| Years played | 10 |
| Drafted | 2004, 4th round, 30th pick by Chiefs |
Vikings sign OT Horn
The Vikings announced Friday that they have signed OT Levi Horn, a second-year player out of Montana.
Vikings extend training camp
The Vikings announced the dates of their training camp on Wednesday and it will stretch to three weeks long.
Vikings add DE Reed
The Vikings announced the signing of DE Nick Reed, who spent time with both the Bears and Bucs last season.
Vikings to use Gophers' stadium
The Vikings have entered into an agreement with the University of Minnesota to use TCF Bank Stadium during the construction of a new Vikings stadium.
New Vikings stadium a near certainty
The Minnesota Senate voted 36-30 on Thursday in favor of a new stadium for the Vikings. The last step is a signature from Gov. Mark Dayton.
Vikings' Peterson determined to be ready by Week One
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, who is rehabbing from a torn ACL and MCL, said Wednesday he expects to be healthy by the season opener.
Vikings new stadium just one vote away
The Minnesota state Senate must approve a new bill that would approve the funding for a $975 million stadium that would open in 2016.
Vikings dilemma: How much is too much for stadium?
If the Vikings want a new stadium, it appears they'll have to ante up more money or else walk away from the proposal.
Minnesota Senate approves changed stadium bill
The Vikings moved one step closer to a new stadium in Minneapolis on Tuesday, as the Minnesota Senate voted in favor of a bill to finance it.
Vikings stadium bill passes Minnesota House
The Minnesota House of Representatives voted 73-58 to pass legislation for a new Vikings stadium.
Vikings release PK Longwell
The Vikings released veteran PK Ryan Longwell on Monday, the team announced. He had been with Minnesota the past six seasons.
Saints sign DT Ayodele
The Saints signed DT Remi Ayodele to a one-year contract, the team announced on Monday.
Vikings in limbo and expansion not on NFL's radar
The difficulty the Vikings are experiencing in getting a new stadium is similar to predicaments that are looming in other NFL cities.
Wife of ex-Viking guilty in hit-and-run
The wife of ex-Vikings TE Joe Senser was convicted of two felonies in a hit-and-run that killed a man in August on an interstate highway ramp.
Vikings stadium vote set for Monday
A vote will take place next Monday in the Minnesota House of Representatives to approve or deny funding for a Vikings stadium proposal.
PLAYER NEWS
Allen returned to practice for the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.|||||||
The Minnesota Vikings defensive end had missed the previous practices because of an illness.
Allen's back has caused him some discomfort over the last week. He also confirmed after last Sunday's game he's been playing with a torn labrum in one of his shoulders but downplayed any negative effect that has had on his performance.|||||||
Allen was on the field with the team at the end of Wednesday's practice, but he didn't participate. Frazier said the injury is not to the extent it would keep him out of this week's game, however.
Allen has been fined $21,000 for a hit on Chicago Bears guard Lance Louis on Sunday.|||||||
A person with knowledge of the fine tells The Associated Press that it was levied Wednesday, three days after he knocked Louis out for the season with a hit that injured Louis' left knee. The person requested anonymity because the league has not announced the fine.
The Minnesota Vikings held Allen and Adrian Peterson out of practice Thursday as a precaution because of minor injuries, but expect to have both available against Arizona on Sunday.|||||||
Allen is bothered by a groin injury. He is still looking for his first multi-sack game of the season after falling half a sack short of the single-season record last season.
Allen had 3 1/2 sacks in Sunday's 17-13 loss to Chicago.|||||||
Allen finished the season with 22 sacks, behind Michael Strahan's mark of 22 1/2 for the New York Giants in 2001.