Brian Allen
CB FA
Mon 12/20/21 7:37 PM

Allen (knee) will be available for Tuesday's tilt with the Raiders
EDGE Analysis
Although Allen has been nursing a sore knee, he was able to practice in full all week ahead of Tuesday's game. Look for him to take on his usual workload assuming he avoids any setbacks.

Brian Allen
CB FA
Mon 3/29/21 3:46 PM

Allen re-signed with the Browns on Monday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cleveland signed Allen off Cincinnati's practice squad back in January, but he was inactive for both the team's playoff games. He'll work for a chance to compete for a depth role this offseason.

Brian Allen
CB FA
Mon 1/4/21 2:56 PM

Allen signed with the Browns on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
After spending most of the 2020 season on the Bengals' practice squad, Allen is heading to Cleveland to join the active roster. The cornerback suited up in just one NFL game with San Fransisco this season, where he recorded three solo tackles.

Brian Allen
CB FA
Fri 1/1/21 12:27 PM

Allen was activated from the practice squad COVID-19 list Friday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Allen has yet to make his Bengals debut on the active roster, but he'll be eligible to practice ahead of Sunday's contest against the Ravens.

Brian Allen
CB FA
Mon 12/21/20 3:28 PM

The Bengals placed Allen on the practice squad COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Allen will be required to pass the league's COVID-19 protocols before returning to team activities. There's a chance he doesn't practice again in the 2020 season.

Brian Allen
CB FA
Mon 11/16/20 1:31 PM

Allen was removed from the practice squad COVID-19 list Monday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Allen had been on the list for five days, and he has cleared the necessary protocols to return to team activities. Cornerbacks Mackensie Alexander and LeShaun Sims are both in concussion protocol, while Darius Phillips (groin) is on IR for two more games, so Allen's services could be useful this week against Washington.

Brian Allen
CB FA
Wed 11/11/20 11:04 PM

Allen was placed on the Bengals' COVID-19 list Wednesday, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old cornerback has spent time with the Bills and 49ers this season, even starting a game for San Francisco in Week 5. Now on Cincinnati's practice squad, he is one of four defensive backs to miss practice Wednesday.

Brian Allen
CB FA
Mon 10/12/20 9:13 PM

Allen reverted to San Francisco's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan Fitzpatrick exposed the inexperienced cornerback Sunday, completing passes to DeVante Parker and Preston Williams that spanned 28 yards and 19 yards, respectively, while Allen was in coverage. Allen also committed a pass-interference penalty and a horse-collar tackle penalty while playing 24 of 67 defensive snaps.

Brian Allen
CB FA
Sun 10/11/20 3:46 PM

Allen is slated to start against the Dolphins on Sunday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old hasn't appeared in an NFL game since suiting up for the Steelers in 2018, but San Francisco finds itself in dire need of secondary help heading into a matchup against Miami's 20th-ranked pass offense. The 49ers are dealing with a cluster of injuries to the back end of the defense, with K'Waun Williams (knee-ACL), Richard Sherman (calf), Emmanuel Moseley (concussion) and Dontae Johnson (groin) all unavailable for Week 5. Allen was on San Francisco's practice squad as of Saturday morning, but with a seemingly strong week of practice, he has been activated and moved ahead of Ken Webster on the CB depth chart.

Brian Allen
CB FA
Fri 8/28/20 6:21 PM

Allen signed with the Bills on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Allen spent most of the 2019 season on the Seahawks' practice squad, but he does have some game experience with 16 contests between 2017 and 2018. He'll simply add depth in the Bills' secondary, and his best chance to make the roster is via special teams.