Dallas Cowboys
Will Allen - #26 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 200 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/17/1982 |
| Birthplace | Dayton, OH |
| College | Ohio State |
| Years played | 10 |
| Drafted | 2004, 4th round, 15th pick by Buccaneers |
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PLAYER NEWS
The Dallas Cowboys have signed Allen.|||||||
Allen spent the last three seasons in Pittsburgh after six in Tampa Bay. He has started 33 of his 130 NFL games with 238 tackles, four interceptions and 11 pass breakups.
Allen suffered a concussion in Monday's game.|||||||
Allen has been used mostly on special teams and was a reserve safety.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed safety Will Allen and wide receiver Arnaz Battle, both unrestricted free agents.|||||||
Allen has played all six of his NFL seasons with Tampa Bay after being drafted in the fourth round in 2004. Allen made two starts in 2009 before being placed on injured reserve after Week 9. He also is a strong special teams player.
Allen is on IR with a season-ending thumb injury.|||||||
