Allen worked out for the Falcons on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Allen was waived by the Bears in early August after he reached an injury settlement following an undisclosed injury, but he now appears healthy. The tight end appeared in one game with Chicago last season, and he'll likely have to settle for a practice squad spot if he latches on with Atlanta.
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Chase Allen: Reaches injury settlement
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Allen (undisclosed) has been waived off injured reserve by the Bears with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Allen will now be free to look for a new opportunity once he is back to full health. The 26-year-old signed with Chicago as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and ultimately suited up for one game. He spent the majority of the season on their practice squad.
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Bears' Chase Allen: Reverts to injured reserve
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Allen (undisclosed) reverted to the Bears' injured reserve Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Allen was waived by Chicago with an injury designation Saturday, and he'll be forced to miss the entire 2023 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team. It's unclear what injury he's dealing with, but Saturday's move allowed the Bears to sign Marcedes Lewis.
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Bears' Chase Allen: Staying in Chicago
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The Bears signed Allen to a reserve/future contract Monday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.
Allen joined the Bears as an undrafted free agent back in May of 2022, where he eventually spent all but one game of this past campaign on the team's practice squad. The 25-year-old is now slated to remain with Chicago throughout the offseason and compete for a spot on the Bears' active roster next year.
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Chase Allen: Bumped down after loss
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Allen reverted back to the Bears' practice squad Monday.
Allen didn't do much in his NFL debut as the undrafted rookie played nine snaps total, seven of which came on special teams. It's possible Allen could return to the active roster depending on the status of Trevon Wesco (calf).
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Chase Allen: Waived by Chicago
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The Bears waived Allen on Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Allen signed with the Bears in May as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa State, where he caught 26 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games during his final collegiate season. The 6-foot-6 tight end caught both of his targets for six yards across three preseason games and now finds himself among a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline.
