BRIAN ALLEN NEWS

Retiring from football Allen announced his retirement from pro football Wednesday.

Impact Even though he just turned 29 back in October, Allen has decided to hang up his cleats. His five-year career was complicated by serious injuries, including a knee issue that kept him out for the entire 2020 season. However, he came back for the 2021 season and started in 16 games, including the Rams' victory against the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Former Spartan OL Allen Announces Retirement from NFL NFL offensive lineman and Michigan State Spartan standout Brian Allen has announced his retirement after five seasons in the NFL. Allen, a t...

MARCH 6 • SI.COM

Gets look from New Orleans The Saints worked out Allen (calf) on Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Allen signed with the Browns in April after spending the first six years of his NFL career with the Rams. He sustained a calf injury during training camp, which caused him to be placed on injured reserve and subsequently released with an injury settlement. Allen appears to be healthy and is attempting to catch on with a team in need of depth at center. The Saints are one of those teams after starting center Erik McCoy sustained a groin injury in Sunday's loss to the Eagles, and he is expected to be on the shelf for 6-to-8 weeks.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches injury settlement The Browns released Allen (calf) from IR with an injury settlement Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Allen was placed on IR early in the week due to a calf injury, and he'll now be free to seek work elsewhere once he's healthy.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR The Browns placed Allen (calf) on injured reserve Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Allen signed with the Browns earlier in the offseason after spending the first six years of his career with the Rams, but it now appears that he's dealing with a calf injury that's landed him on IR. Unless Allen is able to reach an injury settlement with the Browns, he'll miss all of Cleveland's 2024 campaign.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for the year Allen is now slated to miss the remainder of the season as a result of the strained calf he suffered Monday night against Green Bay, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Allen departed the Rams' Week 15 contest versus the Packers on just the second play from scrimmage with what has since been revealed as a season-ending calf strain. In the 303-pounder's absence, Oday Aboushi stepped in at right guard while Coleman Shelton slid over to center.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 20, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Hurts calf on MNF Allen (calf) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Packers.

Impact Allen got banged up on the opening drive and went to the locker room for further evaluation. This is the latest injury for a Rams offense that's as banged up as any in the league.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Week 13 Allen (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Allen was sidelined during both of the Rams' previous two contests due to a thumb issue, but he's since practiced in limited fashion across every session prior to this weekend's matchup versus Seattle and should return to his usual starting role at center.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Sunday Allen (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Allen has now failed to practice in any capacity throughout the last two weeks, and he'll miss this weekend's matchup in Kansas City to nobody's surprise. Coleman Shelton is in line to serve as Los Angeles' starting center in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Allen (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Stu Jackson for the Rams' official site reports.

Impact Allen didn't practice at all during Week 11 prep due to a thumb injury, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out. In his absence, Coleman Shelton will likely operate as the Rams' starting center against New Orleans.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for return Allen (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Allen is set to take the field for the first time since Week 1 after undergoing knee surgery. He should immediately take over as the Rams' starting center.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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OCTOBER 27, 2022 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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OCTOBER 24, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Ruled out Week 6 Rams coach Sean McVay said that Allen (knee) will not play against the Panthers on Sunday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Allen has yet to play in 2022 after undergoing knee surgery Sept. 10, and the Rams will now be without their starting center for the sixth game in a row. McVay did not indicate who would start in place of Allen in Week 6, per Barshop, though it's likely that Jeremiah Kolone will step in once again after getting the starting nod against Dallas on Sunday.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Sitting out Sunday Allen (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's matchup against Dallas, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Allen's missed the Rams' last three games due to a knee procedure he underwent after the season opener against Buffalo and will not be able to take the field for Week 5. Jeremiah Kolone will likely start at center, as Coleman Shelton will not play due to an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Return looming closer Allen (knee) has a chance to return for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Head coach Sean McVay said, "He is making good progress. Whether that's this week or the following week, we're kind of keeping all options open and available," per Manzano. Allen missed the Rams' last three contests due to a knee procedure he underwent after the team's opener against the Bills, but it sounds like he's close to reclaiming his normal role as Los Angeles' starting center. If he's unable to play in Week 5 against the Cowboys, Jeremiah Kolone would likely receive the starting nod, since backup center Coleman Shelton is set to miss time with a high-ankle sprain he suffered Monday against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Allen (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the 49ers, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Allen has yet to play this season after undergoing a procedure on his knee immediately prior to the start of the campaign. Coleman Shelton will remain the starting center in Allen's absence.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Allen (knee) will not play in Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Allen's still recovering from a procedure on his knee earlier in September. Coleman Shelton will likely take over Allen's starting center role for Week 3's contest against Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams' offensive line ready to protect Matthew Stafford after poor Week 1

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Brian Allen Gets Wish, Center Signs with Los Angeles Rams Brian Allen returning to the Rams on a three-year, $24 million deal

MARCH 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Brian Allen Gets Wish, Center Signs with Los Angeles Rams Brian Allen returning to the Rams on a three-year, $24 million deal

MARCH 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM