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Broncos' Zach Allen: Deemed full participant Thursday
Zach Allen (heel) was estimated as a full participant in Thursday's practice walkthrough.Allen missed Sunday's Week 12 game against Las Vegas due to a heel injury, but his estimated status Thursday makes it likely that he'll be able to return Monday against Cleveland. The defensive end has logged 5.0 sacks through 11 games, putting him a half-sack behind the career-high mark he established in 2022 with Arizona.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Inactive Sunday
Zach Allen (heel) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.The defensive end was a limited participant in Denver's Wednesday and Friday practice sessions. Allen has 42 tackles (24 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and a pass defensed on the year. Jordan Jackson and Eyioma Uwazurike should be in line to replace him.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Questionable for Week 12
Zach Allen (heel) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.Allen had his full practice Thursday sandwiched between limited practices Wednesday and Friday, and he's drawn the questionable tag heading into Sunday's AFC West showdown. If Allen is unable to play, Jordan Jackson and Eyioma Uwazurike would see an uptick in snaps at defensive end alongside starter John Franklin-Myers. Through 11 regular-season games, Allen has logged 42 tackles (24 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and one pass defensed.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Four TFLs in loss to Chargers
Zach Allen logged eight tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks and four TFLs, in Denver's loss to the Chargers on Sunday.Allen's tackles and TFLs marked new season-highs, and his half-sack gives Allen 3.5 through six contests. On the year, Allen has an NFL-best nine tackles for loss. Additionally, he's recorded 29 tackles (18 solo), including the 3.5 sacks, 13 QB hits and one safety. Allen has been one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the league on a powerhouse Denver defense.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Picks up another sack in Week 5
Zach Allen recorded seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Denver's win over Las Vegas on Sunday.One of the most disruptive down linemen in the league, Allen has at least 1.0 sacks in three of five games to open the year. In total, Allen has recorded 21 tackles (13 solo), including five TFLs and 3.0 sacks, and 12 QB hits. He also helped dump Zach Charbonnet for a safety in the Week 1 opener. Allen is on pace to blow past his previous single-season career high of 5.5 sacks.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Logs first sack of season Sunday
Zach Allen finished Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers with four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks.Allen got to Justin Fields for a one-yard sack late in the second quarter. Allen made life difficult for Fields, with the former registering four of the Denver Broncos' six quarterback hits. Allen will look to make his presence felt in Week 3 against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Records five sacks in 2023
Zach Allen recorded 60 tackles (27 solo) including five sacks, with one pass defensed and one forced fumble over 17 contests during the 2023 season.After signing a three-year contract with Denver last offseason, Allen made an impact when he got the opportunity. His 60 total tackles were a career high, and the 26-year-old defensive end played a key role in the Denver Broncos' improved defense. Allen should continue to be an important part of Denver's pass rush in 2024.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Agrees to deal with Denver
Zach Allen agreed to a three-year, $45.75 million contract with the Denver Broncos on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.The contract won't become official until the new league year begins Wednesday, but Allen is scheduled to join Denver on a contract that includes $32.5 million guaranteed. He missed the final four games of the 2022 season with a hand injury but recorded 5.5 sacks for the Cardinals before then.
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Cardinals' Zach Allen: Unavailable for Week 18
Zach Allen (hand) has been deemed out ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.Allen will finish the 2022 campaign with four consecutive absences after sustaining a hand injury in the Week 14 loss to New England. Over 13 games, the fourth-year defensive end recorded 47 tackles, 5.5 sacks and eight passes defended, and he's now one of five Week 1 starting defenders either ruled out or on IR for the regular-season finale. In Allen's stead, expect Michael Dogbe and Manny Jones to continue playing increased roles opposite J.J. Watt.
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Cardinals' Zach Allen: Remains out Week 17
Zach Allen (hand) will not suit up for Sunday's game versus the Falcons, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.Allen will now miss his third game in a row due to a left hand injury sustained against New England in Week 14. The 25-year-old defensive end also underwent surgery for this issue Dec. 14, and with the Arizona Cardinals already eliminated from playoff contention, it's unclear if he'll return for the regular-season finale against San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 8. With Allen still sidelined, expect Jonathan Ledbetter to once again step up into a starting role opposite J.J. Watt.