Allen announced his retirement from football Sunday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen spent the first six seasons of his career in Atlanta before joining the Bengals on a one-year deal ahead of the 2021 campaign. The 30-year-old appeared in 91 games across his seven-year career and logged 355 tackles (256 solo), a sack, 11 interceptions, 26 pass defenses and a fumble recovery.

Allen (concussion) isn't on the injury report ahead of Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Allen sustained a concussion during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Browns and was held out of practice Tuesday. However, he returned in a limited capacity Wednesday before practicing fully Thursday. As a result, he'll be able to suit up for Saturday's postseason opener.

Allen suffered a concussion and has been ruled out of the rest of Sunday's game against the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Allen made a big hit over the middle of the field and was immediately taken into the locker room. He's primarily played on special teams throughout the season but has seen a significant role on defense at various points in the season. He'll turn his focus to a potential return for the team's wild-card matchup.

Allen (hand) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Allen suffered a broken hand and hamstring strain in the Bengals' season opener, but he was back at practice this week. He'll return to game action after missing the minimum of three games, and he should reclaim his role as depth in the secondary.

The Bengals have designated Allen (hand) for a return from IR.

EDGE Analysis

Allen is eligible to return to the active roster at any point during his 21-day practice window. He suffered a broken hand and hamstring strain during Cincinnati's win over Minnesota in Week 1.

The Bengals placed Allen (hand) on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Allen heads to IR to open up a roster spot ahead of Week 2. The 29-year-old broke his hand and suffered a hamstring strain during Sunday's win over the Vikings and will be sidelined for at least three weeks.

The Bengals plan to place Allen (hand) on injured reserve, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen broke his hand and suffered a hamstring strain during Sunday's win over the Vikings and is expected to miss the next three games. The Bengals haven't officially placed him on IR yet, but the move is almost certain, as they will need to open up a roster spot ahead of Week 2.

Allen agreed Wednesday with the Bengals on a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen, who spent the last seven years in Atlanta, will bolster Cincinnati's safety depth in the short term. The 29-year-old has put forth quality fantasy seasons before -- he had 90 tackles in 2016 and 85 tackles in 2019 -- but he saw a sharp decline in production last year, finishing with just 25 tackles in 12 games.

Allen was released by Atlanta on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Falcons also released defensive end Allen Bailey, with the moves freeing up a total of $10.75 million in much much-needed salary cap space for the team. Allen, who is coming off a 2020 campaign in which he logged 25 tackles and two picks in 12 games, will now look to catch on with a team looking to bolster its free safety depth.

Allen, who registered five tackles, one pass deflection and an interception during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers, closed out the 2020 season with 25 tackles, five pass deflections and two INTs in 12 games.

EDGE Analysis

After missing 13 games in 2018 because of an Achilles tear, Allen proved capable of overcoming a late-season concussion to suit up for 12-plus contests in a second straight campaign. The veteran safety's two interceptions matched his total from a season ago, but an average of 2.1 tackles per game depleted his utility in IDP formats. He remained an integral defensive contributor by starting each time he was active this season, fielding an increased workload of 56.1 snaps per game after Damontae Kazee was placed on injured reserve Oct. 7 with a torn Achilles. The 29-year-old remains under contract with Atlanta through 2021 at a cap hit of $8.4 million, as the organization prepares to welcome a new general manager.