History of Jared Allen in Timeline

Jared Allen is a retired American professional football player who excelled as a defensive end in the NFL for 12 seasons. Renowned for his pass-rushing prowess, Allen achieved significant recognition, including five Pro Bowl selections and four All-Pro honors. His career culminated in an impressive 136 sacks. Allen's contributions to the sport were further acknowledged with his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 3, 1982: Jared Allen's Birth

On April 3, 1982, Jared Scot Allen was born. He would later become a successful defensive end in the NFL.

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2000: Freshman Year at Idaho State

In 2000, as a freshman, Jared Allen played in eight games for the Bengals and earned honorable mention All-Big Sky honors.

2001: First-team All-Big Sky Honors

In 2001, Jared Allen earned First-team All-Big Sky honors, leading the Bengals with 16 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.

May 11, 2002: First DUI Arrest

On May 11, 2002, Jared Allen was arrested for DUI in Pocatello, Idaho.

2002: Division I-AA All-American Honors

In 2002, as a junior, Jared Allen was named Second-team Division I-AA All-American by the Associated Press and first-team All-Big Sky for the second consecutive season.

2003: Buck Buchanan Award

In 2003, as a senior, Jared Allen won the Buck Buchanan Award and led ISU to an 8-4 record, ranking among the Big Sky Conference leaders in several defensive categories.

2004: NFL Draft

In 2004, Jared Allen was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the NFL draft after playing college football for the Idaho State Bengals.

2004: Rookie Season with Chiefs

In 2004, during his rookie season, Jared Allen played 15 games for the Kansas City Chiefs, starting 10 of them, and made 9 sacks on 31 tackles.

2005: Second Season with Chiefs

In 2005, Jared Allen appeared in all 16 games (starting 15) for the Chiefs, recording 55 tackles, 11 sacks, 5 passes defended, 6 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries.

May 11, 2006: Second DUI Arrest

On May 11, 2006, Jared Allen was arrested for DUI in Leawood, Kansas.

September 26, 2006: Third DUI Arrest

On September 26, 2006, Jared Allen was arrested for DUI in Leawood, Kansas, resulting in a 48-hour jail sentence.

2006: Third Season with Chiefs

In 2006, Jared Allen started all 16 games for the Chiefs, recording 77 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 1 interception, 10 passes defended, 5 forced fumbles, and 6 fumble recoveries.

May 21, 2007: Signs Chiefs' Tender Offer

On May 21, 2007, Jared Allen, as a restricted free agent, signed the Chiefs' one-year tender offer of US$2.35 million for the 2007 season.

December 2, 2007: Touchdown Catch Against San Diego

On December 2, 2007, Jared Allen caught a touchdown pass against the San Diego Chargers.

December 23, 2007: Touchdown Catch Against Detroit Lions

On December 23, 2007, Jared Allen caught another touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions.

2007: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Selection

After leading the NFL in sacks in 2007, Jared Allen was selected as a starting defensive end for the AFC in the 2007 Pro Bowl and was also named in the All-Pro team for 2007.

2007: Games Played Streak Ends

As a result of suffering from pneumonia and losing 18 pounds in 2014, Allen missed the week three game against the Green Bay Packers. As a result, his streak of games played dating back to week two of 2007 ended.

2007: Playing second for 2007 US Champion Todd Birr

Jared Allen played in the 2021 United States Men's Curling Championship playing second for 2007 US Champion Todd Birr.

February 2008: Chiefs Franchise Tag

In February 2008, the Chiefs placed the franchise tag on Jared Allen, giving him a one-year, $8.8 million contract for 2008.

April 22, 2008: Traded to Minnesota Vikings

On April 22, 2008, Jared Allen was traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for draft picks, subsequently signing a six-year contract with the Vikings.

2008: First Season with the Vikings

During the 2008 season, Allen recorded 54 tackles, 14.5 sacks, and 2 enforced safeties. He was named First-team All-Pro and selected to his second Pro Bowl. His first sack as a Viking was in a game against the Indianapolis Colts, when he sacked quarterback Peyton Manning.

October 5, 2009: Career-High Sacks Against Green Bay Packers

On October 5, 2009, Jared Allen set a career-high with 4.5 sacks against the Green Bay Packers, and also recorded his third safety in the previous two years.

October 2009: Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors

In October 2009, Jared Allen created his own charity, the Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors (JAH4WW), to build handicapped-accessible homes for severely wounded military personnel.

2009: JDRF Children's Congress

In 2009, Jared Allen served as an active role model in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's (JDRF) Children's Congress and raises funds through his "Sack Diabetes" program.

September 2010: Animal Shelter Contribution

In September 2010, Jared Allen contributed $3,000 to Downey, California, animal shelter SEACCA's reward fund for information about a horse being starved and abandoned.

2010: Defensive Touchdown

In 2010, Jared Allen finished the season with 60 tackles, 11 sacks, 2 interceptions and scored his second career defensive touchdown against the Detroit Lions.

2010: $8 Million Roster Bonus

In 2010, Jared Allen was due an $8 million roster bonus, per the six-year, $72.36 million contract he signed with the Vikings.

2010: Appears in Jackass 3D

In 2010, Jared Allen was featured in the film "Jackass 3D", doing a stunt with Erik Ainge, where he blindsided Johnny Knoxville.

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October 27, 2011: Birth of Daughter

On October 27, 2011, Jared Allen's wife, Amy, gave birth to their first child, a girl named Brinley Noelle Allen.

2011: Returns to Kansas City

In 2011, Jared Allen returned to Kansas City with the Vikings, but the Vikings lost the game 22-17.

2011: Ranked in NFL Top 100 Players

In 2011, Jared Allen was ranked 80th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011.

January 1, 2012: Vikings Single-Season Sack Record

On January 1, 2012, Jared Allen set the single-season franchise record for most sacks by a Viking, with 22 sacks.

October 2, 2012: Fined for Facemask Grab

On October 2, 2012, Jared Allen was fined $7,875 for grabbing Tampa Bay Buccaneers lineman Donald Penn's facemask.

March 26, 2014: Signs with Chicago Bears

On March 26, 2014, Jared Allen signed a four-year deal with the Chicago Bears worth $32 million.

2014: Joins Chicago Bears

In 2014, Jared Allen joined the Chicago Bears as a free agent after spending six years with the Minnesota Vikings.

September 28, 2015: Traded to Carolina Panthers

On September 28, 2015, Jared Allen was traded to the Carolina Panthers for a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2016 NFL draft.

2015: Traded to Carolina Panthers

During the 2015 season, Jared Allen was traded to the Carolina Panthers.

2015: Position Transition

With the Bears using a 3-4 defense for the 2015 season, Jared Allen was transitioned to the outside linebacker position.

February 7, 2016: Super Bowl 50

On February 7, 2016, Jared Allen played in Super Bowl 50 as part of the Carolina Panthers team, where they fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24-10. Allen recorded one tackle in the loss.

February 18, 2016: Retirement Announcement

On February 18, 2016, Jared Allen announced his retirement from the NFL by posting a video to his Twitter account of him riding his horse "into the sunset."

April 14, 2016: Retires as a Viking

On April 14, 2016, Jared Allen signed a one-day contract with the Minnesota Vikings so he could retire as a Viking.

March 2018: Forms Curling Team

In March 2018 Jared Allen recruited fellow retired NFL players Marc Bulger, Keith Bulluck, and Michael Roos to form a competitive curling team.

2018: Named as Investor and Player Relations Executive

In 2018, Jared Allen was named as an investor and player relations executive for the Alliance of American Football.

2019: US Men's Challenge Round

In 2019, Jared Allen's curling team played in the US Men's Challenge Round but lost all three games.

2021: Pro Football Hall of Fame Eligibility

In 2021, Jared Allen was eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame but was not inducted on the first ballot.

2021: United States Men's Curling Championship

Jared Allen played in the 2021 United States Men's Curling Championship playing second for 2007 US Champion Todd Birr. The team went 0-9.

July 29, 2022: Vikings Ring of Honor Inductee

On July 29, 2022, Jared Allen was announced as the 27th inductee of the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor.

October 30, 2022: Induction into Ring of Honor

On October 30, 2022, Jared Allen was formally inducted into the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor, riding into U.S. Bank Stadium on a horse.

April 2024: Part of Curling Group Venture

In April 2024, Jared Allen, along with John Morris and Jennifer Jones, became part of The Curling Group, a sports business venture that purchased the Grand Slam of Curling series from Sportsnet.