Allen (undisclosed) has resumed practicing this week, Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald reports.
There was some thought that Allen's $5 million cap hit might cost him his roster spot, but it looks like he'll stick around, given that his blocking is valued by the Patriots. As long as starting tight end Rob Gronkowski is healthy, Allen's fantasy value is minimal. In any case, in the event of a Gronkowski injury, it wouldn't be surprising if it was Jacob Hollister that stepped into a greater pass-catching role rather than Allen.