KYLE ALLEN NEWS

Tony Jefferson stretches out for Kyle Allen INT Los Angeles Chargers safety Tony Jefferson stretches out for Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen's interception.

AUGUST 1 • NFL.COM

Can't-Miss Play: 60-YARD INT return! Nikko Reed shows speed after picking off Allen 60-YARD interception return! Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Nikko Reed shows speed after picking off Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen.

AUGUST 1 • NFL.COM

2025 Hall of Fame Game: Omarion Hampton Headlines Things To Watch In Chargers-Lions

The debut of RB Omarion Hampton and the reclamation project of Trey Lance are two things to watch in this year's Hall of Fame Game in Canton...

JULY 31 • FOX SPORTS

Lions and Chargers have high expectations as they open the NFL preseason in the Hall of Fame game

The Detroit Lions fell way short last season, going one-and-done in the playoffs after having the best regular season in franchise history

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Hooker, Allen preparing for first preseason game Detroit Lions quarterbacks Hendon Hooker and Kyle Allen are preparing for their first preseason game action of the year as they compete to e...

JULY 30 • DETROITLIONS.COM

'Keep It Simple': Kyle Allen Shares Approach to Backup QB Battle Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen shares his approach to backup battle with Hendon Hooker.

JULY 25 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

In battle for No. 2 role Allen has seen work with both the second-team and third-team offensive units at Lions training camp, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Allen worked with the second-team offense to open training camp Sunday before Hendon Hooker replaced him with the second-team unit Monday. Allen signed with the Lions in the offseason, and he'll compete with Hooker for the backup quarterback role behind Jared Goff this season. The 29-year-old hasn't played in any meaningful action since 2022 with the Texans, when he completed 46 of 78 passes for 416 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing four interceptions, in two starts with the team. Hooker spent the majority of the 2024 campaign as Goff's primary backup and likely has the early edge over Allen for the No. 2 role.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lions trade proposal adds young $9 million quarterback to backup competition | Sporting News The Detroit Lions already have two players competing for the backup quarterback job in Hendon Hooker and Kyle Allen, but one analyst believe...

MAY 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions predicted to select 69-TD quarterback on Day 3 to compete with Hendon Hooker | Sporting News Canada The Detroit Lions are predicted to select an SEC starting quarterback on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft to compete with Hendon Hooker and Kyle...

APRIL 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions predicted to select 69-TD quarterback on Day 3 to compete with Hendon Hooker | Sporting News The Detroit Lions are predicted to select an SEC starting quarterback on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft to compete with Hendon Hooker and Kyle...

APRIL 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions general manager reveals 2025 plans for quarterback Hendon Hooker | Sporting News Canada The Detroit Lions added a new quarterback to their room in 2025 after signing veteran Kyle Allen. Earlier this week, general manager Brad Ho...

APRIL 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brad Holmes: If Lions' Hendon Hooker wants to keep spot 'then win the No. 2 quarterback job' The Lions signed journeyman QB Kyle Allen to compete for the backup job behind Jared Goff this summer, and fans immediately thought of Hendo...

MARCH 31 • FREEP.COM

Analyst: Lions Making It Clear Team Does Not Trust Hendon Hooker NFL analyst says Detroit Lions clearly do not trust Hendon Hooker after signing Kyle Allen.

MARCH 27 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Joins Detroit's QB room Allen signed a contract with the Lions on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Allen spent the 2024 season with Pittsburgh and operated as their emergency quarterback for most of the campaign. He'll now join the Lions' quarterback room as an experienced backup, and he will likely compete with Hendon Hooker for the No. 2 job to Jared Goff.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Operates as third wheel Allen appeared in one regular-season game for the Steelers in 2024, completing his only pass attempt for 19 yards.

Impact Allen was offered little opportunity to play football, being behind Russell Wilson and Justin Fields on the team's positional depth chart. With Pittsburgh's quarterback situation for 2025 up in the air and Allen set to become an unrestricted free agent, it's unclear what the chances are that the Houston product will be brought back to the franchise.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Tomlin doesn't feel the Steelers are stuck, but all options are on the table heading into 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin believes he's still capable of leading the team back to prominence

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Steelers are running in place, with no obvious solution in sight

The Pittsburgh Steelers head into the offseason with plenty of questions to answer after another quick playoff exit

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Emergency QB for wild-card round Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's AFC wild-card game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact As the Steelers' emergency quarterback Saturday, Allen will only be allowed to see the field if both starter Russell Wilson and backup Justin Fields were to be taken out of the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB for Week 18 Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Allen will be the Steelers' emergency quarterback for Saturday's regular-season finale. He'll only see the field if Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were both forced to exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals RB Chase Brown inactive for vital regular-season finale at Pittsburgh

The Cincinnati Bengals will have to try to finish their playoff push without running back Chase Brown

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Emergency QB again for Week 15 Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Allen will serve as the Steelers' emergency quarterback for the second game in a row. His only chance to play will come only if both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are forced to exit due to injury.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB versus Cleveland Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against Cleveland, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official website reports.

Impact Allen will operate as the team's emergency quarterback for the second time in three weeks Thursday. He will only enter the game if both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are knocked out with injuries.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency QB for Week 10 Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Washington.

Impact Allen will serve as the Steelers' emergency quarterback Sunday. He will only see the field if both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were to exit due to injury.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Wilson considers himself a student of the game. He's aced his first two starts in Pittsburgh

Russell Wilson is off to a fast start in Pittsburgh

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Justin Fields is Steelers' emergency QB vs. Giants after tweaking hamstring

Pittsburgh’s Justin Fields will serve as the third quarterback for the Steelers when they host the New York Giants

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS