A New Chapter UnfoldsJonathan Allen has transitioned from a long tenure with his former team to embrace a lucrative $40 million opportunity with the Minnesota Vikings. His move comes after eight seasons in the league and marks a significant turning point in his professional journey. Allen’s perspective on the business aspects of the NFL underscores… Continue reading Jonathan Allen embraces fresh $40M opportunity with Vikings after grateful exit from Commanders and eager reunion with Kevin O’Connell
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Jonathan Allen Clears Stance on Reuniting with Kevin O’Connell & Reveals Feelings About Vikings DC
The newly minted Vikings DTackle isn’t just swapping jerseys—he’s rewriting his legacy. Fresh off a three-year, $60M deal with Minnesota, Jonathan Allen’s here to sack quarterbacks, drop wisdom, and prove that loyalty ain’t dead—it’s just wearing purple. Let’s rewind the tape. 2017: Rookie Allen, drafted 17th overall by Washington, bags his first sack chasing down… Continue reading Jonathan Allen Clears Stance on Reuniting with Kevin O’Connell & Reveals Feelings About Vikings DC
The Chiefs Fall While Allen Gets the Call
Vikings Territory Breakdown The 2024-25 NFL season came to a crashing climax (at least for the fans of the Kansas City Chiefs who were hoping for a three-peat), as the Philadelphia Eagles (whose fans may have made things come crashing down after the game) walloped KC in a good old-fashioned blowout of a Super Bowl.… Continue reading The Chiefs Fall While Allen Gets the Call
Paul Allen Has Thoughts on Vikings QB1 Decision
KFAN’s Paul Allen joins VikesNow on YouTube in April 2024 to talk about Minnesota’s draft strategy and offseason plan. The Minnesota Vikings have approximately three choices at quarterback in 2025. Paul Allen Has Thoughts on Vikings QB1 Decision The purple team can roll with Sam Darnold, extending his contract this offseason and preventing him from… Continue reading Paul Allen Has Thoughts on Vikings QB1 Decision
Jared Allen Is Going Into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
After falling just short of the mark in his first four attempts, a Minnesota Vikings legend is finally getting his bust in Canton. It has just been announced that defensive end Jared Allen, who played for the Vikings for six seasons from 2008 to 2013, is going to be a part of the Pro Football… Continue reading Jared Allen Is Going Into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Jared Allen Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025
Opponents that Allen perplexed contributed thoughts on what made Allen such a great player. “The all-time single-season sacks leader, as far as I am concerned. He actually sacked me in a game the year he had 22 sacks, and they called it a run. It was most definitely a sack. He was one of the… Continue reading Jared Allen Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025
Jared Allen, famed edge rusher for Vikings and others, is elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
“That meant more to him than anything. But I think he would be absolutely stoked. He’d be sitting right here with my Vikings jersey on rooting me on.” Growing up meant marrying Amy. Having two girls, Brinley, 13, and Lakelyn, 10. And starting his foundation, Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, in 2009. And now,… Continue reading Jared Allen, famed edge rusher for Vikings and others, is elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
NFC Notes: Dennis Allen, Dallas Turner, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears’ recently hired DC Dennis Allen said they want to build an “attacking” defense: “We want to take the fight to the offense… [A defense] you come to expect from the Chicago Bears.” (Scott Bair) The Bears are expected to interview Tulane OL coach Dan Roushar for their OL opening on Friday, per the Bernstein… Continue reading NFC Notes: Dennis Allen, Dallas Turner, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Sam Darnold sent Vikings announcer Paul Allen to a dark place
There is not an announcer in sports more passionate than longtime Minnesota Vikings radio voice Paul Allen. Unfortunately for him and for Vikings fans everywhere, that passion has come out for far too many defeats than victories when it matters most. The latest loss in Vikings playoff lore came on Monday night when they went… Continue reading Sam Darnold sent Vikings announcer Paul Allen to a dark place
Jared Allen will join ESPN’s ManningCast for Vikings-Rams wild-card playoff game
Former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen will join ESPN2’s ManningCast during Monday night’s wild-card game between the Vikings and the Rams. He’ll spend the entirety of the third quarter chatting with Peyton Manning and Eli Manning on the telecast. The ex-NFL quarterback brothers have just finished their fourth regular season doing the telecast, which airs… Continue reading Jared Allen will join ESPN’s ManningCast for Vikings-Rams wild-card playoff game