Jared Allen, Vikings and Hall of Fame

How the Purple People Eaters drove former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen to the Hall of Fame
Though they never garnered a nickname of their own, Allen, Kevin Williams, Pat Williams and defensive end Ray Edwards developed a reputation across the NFL for being a feared group in the trenches.
How the Vikings’ Jared Allen, the only Hall of Famer to ever wear No. 69, ended up with that number
Reporters covering Jared Allen’s six-year contract with the Vikings back in 2008 often rounded up to $73.3 million, a record for a defensive player at the time. The actual total, per Allen’s well-crafted sense of humor,
Jared Allen returns to Minnesota to talk Hall of Fame, history and more
For Jared Allen, the honor of being named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame comes not from seeing his name enshrined, but from seeing all of the names among which his will now stand.
Vikings Fans Have To Love Jared Allen: ‘Who Sucks Right Now? The Jets?’
Retired NFL star Jared Allen humorously critiques the New York Jets, reflecting on his illustrious career and the importance of winning. With 136 career sacks, he’s gearing up for his Hall of Fame induction on August 2,
Vikings legend Jared Allen named to Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025
After coming so close for so many years, Jared Allen can finally jump on his horse and ride to Canton. The Vikings legendary pass rusher finally heard his name on Thursday be officially tied to
Jared Allen says 2009 Vikings should’ve won Super Bowl
Jared Allen said Tuesday it still bothers him that the 2009 Vikings didn't beat New Orleans to get to the Super Bowl.
Former Vikings player Jared Allen talks Hall of Fame
Former Vikings player Jared Allen addressed the media on Tuesday after being selected as an inductee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class 2025.
Hall-of-Famer Trashes Aaron Glenn and Jets in Wild Rant
Just like Hall-of-Fame edge rusher Jared Allen did during his Hall-of-Fame press conference before. Speaking as one of the ...
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Hall of Famer-elect Jared Allen returns to hold court about HOF, NFL career, memories of time w/ Vikings
Jared Allen has always had an engaging, larger-than-life personality. Soon, he'll officially become a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Those two parts of Allen's persona combined Tuesday ...
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Jared Allen's First Task In Minnesota Was Learning A New Language
Jared Allen came to Minnesota with high expectations. The Minnesota Vikings traded a first- and two third-round picks for ...
New Hall of Famer Rips 'Miserable' Jets at First Media Session
Former Minnesota Vikings star Jared Allen stepped into his Pro Football Hall of Fame press conference with the Minnesota ...
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Jared Allen roasts Jets at Vikings presser: 'Can't believe anyone took that job'
Former Minnesota Vikings star Jared Allen took a shot at the New York Jets during a Tuesday news conference about his selection for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It all started ...
Jets, Aaron Glenn roasted by soon-to-be Hall-of-Famer
And that’s why the Jets, and new coach Aaron Glenn, caught a major stray this week when former Vikings star Jared Allen met with the media in Minnesota for the first time after being voted into the ...
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Jared Allen, famed edge rusher for Vikings and others, is elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Cavs’ Jarrett Allen Staying Upbeat In Face Of Changing Role
The midseason addition of De’Andre Hunter to the Cavaliers has shifted the dynamic of the team, particularly for center Jarrett Allen, whose role has been altered.