Jared Allen signs a one-day contract to retire as a Viking

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After 12 seasons in the NFL, Jared Allen (in ) this offseason. Allen spent the first four years of his career with the after being drafted in the fourth round out of Idaho State back in 2004. He turned himself into a Pro Bowl-caliber player in short order, ultimately racking up 43 sacks in his four seasons with the squad, and 15.5 in Justin Williams Jersey his final year before being traded for a first-round pick.It was in his next stop that Allen truly became one of the best players in the NFL at his position. In six years with the , Allen picked up 85.5 sacks. Nobody in the NFL had more during that period of time, . By one measurement ( ), he was the sixth-most valuable defensive player in football over those Brendan Leipsic Men Jersey six seasons.Most Valuable Defensive Players (2008-2013)PlayerAV87Patrick Willis878376Justin Smith74Jared Allen, (tie)73So maybe we shouldn't be surprised that before "officially" retiring, Allen with the Vikings so that he could retire as a member of the team on which he became a star."We are incredibly proud to have Jared retire as a member of the Vikings franchise," Vikings owner/chairmanZygi Wilf said, per the team's official web site. "Jared was not only a phenomenal player on the field, but he was also a favorite among the fans and within the organization Carl Hagelin Women Jersey . He will always be a member of the Minnesota Vikings family." "Jared's impact was evident throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul community from the moment he came to Minnesota," GM Rick Spielman said. "While I am very proud of his accomplishments as a football player, I am just as impre sed with Jared's leadership and personal growth during Aaron Ness Jersey his six seasons here. I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes now that he is retired from football."I gue s we can rule out the Vikings holding a grudge over Allen spending a year and a half or so with the Chicago Bears after leaving Minnesota, right?In all seriousne s, it's cool that Allen went back to Minny for one Nic Dowd Kids Jersey last day before officially calling it quits. Players typically do this with the team that drafted them, but Allen is definitely more connected to the Vikes in the public consciousne s than he is to the Chiefs.
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