CJ Allen - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Colts suddenly have a concerning CJ Allen situation on their hands CJ Allen was chosen in the second round and was immediately declared the cure for the Indianapolis Colts' linebacking corps. The reality may...

1 DAY AGO • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

5 Colts Things: Seth McGowan, Spencer Shrader, CJ Allen and other notes from preseason Week 2 The Colts' 34-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons still featured some notable moments from a handful of players.

2 DAYS AGO • COLTS.COM

Locker Talk: Deion Burks and CJ Allen, Colts vs. Falcons postgame Rookies Deion Burks and CJ Allen speak with the media following the Colts' loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Preseason Week 2.

2 DAYS AGO • COLTS.COM

Practices Sunday Allen (hamstring) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Allen suffered a hamstring injury in early August, sustaining the injury just days after returning to practice from a calf issue. The rookie second-rounder is finally ready to resume team activities and continue preparing for his role as the starting middle linebacker. Allen's return means Austin Ajiake and West Weeks will likely see fewer opportunities in Saturday's preseason game against the Falcons.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' Cam Bynum Seizing Green Dot Opportunity With CJ Allen Out Cam Bynum has taken advantage of CJ Allen's absence and may be earning a permanent role as the Indianapolis Colts' signal-caller.

AUGUST 13 • SI.COM

Colts season hasn't even started but one CJ Allen dream is already crushed CJ Allen was hoping to force Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo to make a career-first decision. That will definitely not...

AUGUST 13 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Dealing with hamstring injury Allen was unavailable for the Colts' practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Allen returned to practice July 31 after opening training camp on the active/PUP list with a calf strain, but he has now suffered another injury. Head coach Shane Steichen announced the injury to the media after Thursday's practice, outlining that the linebacker currently has no timetable to return. If Allen is forced to miss the team's preseason opener against the Patriots on Aug. 13, Austin Ajiake and West Weeks would be two of the top candidates to see an increase in workload at middle linebacker during the contest.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' CJ Allen Believed to Have Defensive Rookie of the Year Potential CJ Allen has the perfect situation with the Indianapolis Colts to win Defensive Rookie of the Year.

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

DC Lou Anarumo on rookie performances, linebacker rotation After Day 2 of padded practices, defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo breaks down what he's seen from rookies CJ Allen, George Gumbs Jr., AJ Ha...

AUGUST 4 • COLTS.COM

What CJ Allen said about being the Colts' defensive leader will make fans laugh CJ Allen is trending toward being the defensive green dot for the Indianapolis Colts, but only one thing appears to be standing in his way.

AUGUST 3 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

NFL universe is expecting big things from Colts rookie linebacker CJ Allen this year The Indianapolis Colts chose Georgia linebacker CJ Allen in round two in 2026 and expect him to play a vital role in a rebuilt defense in hi...

AUGUST 1 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Top Takeaways From Day 3 of Colts Training Camp: CJ Allen's Promising First Day of School WESTFIELD, IN -- The Indianapolis Colts took the field at Grand Park for their third practice of training camp, and it was a quiet showing o...

JULY 31 • SI.COM

LB CJ Allen, CB Justin Walley talk returning to football | 2026 Training camp media availability Second-year cornerback Justin Walley speaks on returning to the field after sustaining a season-ending injury in the preseason last year and...

JULY 31 • COLTS.COM

What I Saw From Rookie LB CJ Allen's Debut at Colts Training Camp WESTFIELD, IN -- The Indianapolis Colts welcomed back their top 2026 draft selection, former Georgia linebacker CJ Allen, to training camp t...

JULY 31 • SI.COM

Comes off active/PUP list Allen (calf) will practice Friday after being removed from the active/PUP list, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact Allen sat out the first two practices of training camp due to what GM Chris Ballard described as a muscle strain in Allen's calf, but the rookie second-round pick has now been cleared for action. The 53rd overall selection out of Georgia is the favorite to start out of the gate at middle linebacker for the Colts.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Allen's injury delays big rookie expectations | Sporting News The Indianapolis Colts’ plans for rookie linebacker CJ Allen have hit an unexpected speed bump. After emerging as the favorite to quarterbac...

JULY 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

DC Lou Anarumo speaks on linebacker opportunities, cornerback competitions | 2026 Training camp media availability Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo speaks on what he's observed out of linebackers Austin Aijake and Bryce Boettcher as rookie CJ Allen misse...

JULY 30 • COLTS.COM

Daniel Jones, DeForest Buckner cleared to practice at Colts camp, but Alec Pierce begins on PUP

Quarterback Daniel Jones and Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner are expected to be on the practice field when the Indianapolis Colts open training camp Wednesday

JULY 28 • Associated Press

CJ Allen's Status Entering Training Camp Isn't the End of the World, but it Does Warrant Concern The Indianapolis Colts are set to enter the new year with a new face in the middle of their new-look defense, with rookie linebacker CJ Alle...

JULY 28 • SI.COM

Placed on active/PUP list Allen (calf) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Colts on Monday, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The linebacker's "absence is expected to be brief," per Holder. Allen can be activated from the active/PUP list at any time during training camp. Indianapolis selected the Georgia linebacker in the second round back in April, and he projects as a possible starter for the upcoming season.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

One-on-one with CJ Allen, Grover Stewart, Spencer Shrader & Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | The Colts Show For the fourth and final podcast from Colts Media Day, JJ Stankevitz is joined by rookie linebacker CJ Allen, defensive tackle Grover Stewar...

JULY 14 • COLTS.COM

One Colts rookie is getting shockingly little respect in latest rankings The Indianapolis Colts need CJ Allen to step up immediately, but one recent ranking doesn't completely believe in him yet.

JULY 5 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

CJ Allen hosts third annual Youth Football Camp for hometown athletes | Photo Gallery Linebacker CJ Allen hosted his third annual Free Youth Football Camp in his hometown of Barnesville, Georgia, providing more than 170 young...

JUNE 25 • COLTS.COM

June 19 named 'CJ Allen Day' in Barnesville, Ga. Friday and Saturday, rookie linebacker CJ Allen returned to his hometown of Barnesville, Georgia, for a weekend of celebrations. Allen was h...

JUNE 24 • COLTS.COM

CJ Allen, AJ Haulcy have already impressed DC Lou Anarumo As the team wraps up offseason workouts, rookies have already caught the eyes of coaches and players.

JUNE 11 • COLTS.COM

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Daniel Jones, DeForest Buckner cleared to practice at Colts camp, but Alec Pierce begins on PUP