Jared Allen

Jared Allen is a former professional football player known for his impressive sack record, leading the NFL in sacks in 2009 and 2011.

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Profession :

Football Player

Birthday :

April 3, 1982

Age :

42

Jared Allen, a retired American football player, is renowned for his outstanding abilities as a defensive end. Throughout his 12-year career, he played for NFL teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, and Carolina Panthers. Allen topped the league in sacks twice, earned four NFL All-Pro First Team honors, participated in five Pro Bowls, and was a member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team. He was also inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame and the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor.

An avid outdoorsman, Allen enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time and even had his own hunting show, “The Jared Allen Show,” which aired on the Outdoor Channel.

In 2023, Allen announced his retirement from professional football after 12 seasons, most recently playing for the Carolina Panthers following a trade from the Chicago Bears. His career highlights include leading the NFL in sacks in 2009 with 14.5 and 2011 with an impressive 22, setting the Vikings’ single-season sack record in 2011, and being named a four-time first team All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler. Additionally, he is one of the 15 Modern-Era Player Finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.