Kyle Allen

Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarterback #4

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Kyle Allen Signs With Steelers

Free-agent quarterback Kyle Allen signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team. Allen, a six-year NFL veteran, has thrown for 4,734 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions through his first 30 NFL games with the Commanders, Panthers, Texans, and Bills. With Russell Wilson and Justin Fields now on the roster, Allen is likely competing to be the team's emergency quarterback and scout team signal-caller. The Steelers carried three quarterbacks on the roster last season, so he has a path to sticking around beyond the offseason and training camp. However, he can be safely ignored in fantasy football, regardless of format.

Mar 25, 2024 4:46 PM EST

Another healthy scratch

Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.

Dec 18, 2022 8:50 AM EST

Plummets to third on depth chart

Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Dec 11, 2022 8:45 AM EST

Returns to backup role

Allen will return to a backup role after two starts, with Davis Mills having reclaimed the Texans' starting QB job ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN reports.

Dec 7, 2022 9:02 AM EST

Set to return to No. 2 role

The Texans plan to bench Allen and appoint Davis Mills to the starting quarterback role for Sunday's game in Dallas, leagues sources tell Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.

Dec 7, 2022 6:43 AM EST

Poor in loss to Browns

Allen completed 20 of 39 passes for 201 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Browns.

Dec 4, 2022 7:47 PM EST

Struggles in Week 12 start

Allen completed 26 of 39 passes for 215 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions and rushed four times for 12 yards in the Texans' 30-15 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Nov 27, 2022 3:26 PM EST

Confirmed as Week 12 starter

Coach Lovie Smith confirmed Friday that Allen will start at QB for the Texans versus the Dolphins on Sunday, Deepi Sidhu of the team's official site reports.

Nov 25, 2022 10:29 AM EST

Trending toward Week 12 start

Allen is slated to receive first-team QB reps Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Nov 23, 2022 10:06 AM EST

Could replace Mills

Houston head coach Lovie Smith suggested changes are coming, which could involve Allen replacing Davis Mills as quarterback, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. "We're not pleased with where we are. Do we need to do some things differently? Yes. We will," the coach said.

Nov 22, 2022 6:29 AM EST

Inactive for Week 1

Allen (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Sep 11, 2022 8:59 AM EST

Returns to practice Tuesday

Allen (COVID-19 protocols) returned to practice Tuesday, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports.

Aug 16, 2022 7:26 AM EST

Tests positive for COVID-19

Allen won't play in Saturday's preseason contest versus the Saints after testing positive for COVID-19, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Aug 11, 2022 6:54 PM EST

Will sit out Saturday

Texans coach Lovie Smith said that Allen will not play in Saturday's preseason game against New Orleans due to personal reasons, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Aug 11, 2022 6:41 PM EST

Set to sign with Texans

The Texans are signing Allen to a one-year deal, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Mar 16, 2022 1:30 PM EST

Won't be tendered by Washington

Allen isn't in line to receive a contract tender from the Commanders, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Mar 10, 2022 11:58 AM EST

Barely plays in 2021

Allen made two appearances during the 2021 campaign, completing 12 of 19 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown for Washington.

Jan 12, 2022 10:39 AM EST

Might have Week 18 role

Washington head coach Ron Rivera didn't close the door on the possibility of Allen having a role in the game plan behind starter Taylor Heinicke in Sunday's contest against the Giants, Ethan Cadeaux of NBC Sports Washington reports. "We'll start off with Taylor, then we'll go from there," Rivera said.

Jan 9, 2022 9:20 AM EST

May play behind Heinicke in Week 17

Head coach Ron Rivera said he expects Allen to appear in relief of starting quarterback Taylor Heinicke at some point during Sunday's game against the Eagles, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Dec 27, 2021 11:38 AM EST