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Josh Allen (offensive lineman)

Josh Allen is a former American professional football center who played college football for the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He also played professionally for several teams in the NFL, CFL, and other leagues including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Calgary Stampeders, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Hotshots, and Dallas Renegades. He attended Cedar Hill High School in Texas.

December 30, 1991: Josh Allen Born

On December 30, 1991, Josh Nathanial Allen was born. He later became a professional football center.

2008: District Championship

In 2008, Josh Allen helped lead the Longhorns to the district championship.

2009: First-Team All-District Honors

In 2009, Josh Allen received first-team all-district honors and was selected for the Team USA vs. World All-Star Game. He contributed to the Longhorns' district championship win in 2009.

2010: Joins Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks

In 2010, Josh Allen began playing for the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks.

2013: Leaves Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks

In 2013, Josh Allen concluded his time playing for the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks.

May 12, 2014: Signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On May 12, 2014, Josh Allen signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft.

August 31, 2014: Released by the Buccaneers

On August 31, 2014, Josh Allen was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

September 3, 2014: Signed to Green Bay Packers' Practice Squad

On September 3, 2014, Josh Allen was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad.

September 23, 2014: Released by the Packers

On September 23, 2014, Josh Allen was released by the Green Bay Packers.

September 25, 2014: Signed to Buccaneers' Practice Squad

On September 25, 2014, Josh Allen was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.

November 29, 2014: Promoted to Active Roster

On November 29, 2014, Josh Allen was promoted to the active roster of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

December 14, 2014: NFL Debut

On December 14, 2014, Josh Allen made his NFL debut against the Carolina Panthers.

September 1, 2015: Cut by the Buccaneers

On September 1, 2015, Josh Allen was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

September 2, 2015: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 2, 2015, Josh Allen was placed on injured reserve by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

September 9, 2015: Waived from Injured Reserve

On September 9, 2015, Josh Allen was waived from injured reserve.

November 18, 2015: Re-signed to Buccaneers' Practice Squad

On November 18, 2015, Josh Allen was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.

January 5, 2016: Signs Reserve/Future Contract

On January 5, 2016, Josh Allen signed a reserve/future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

September 3, 2016: Released by the Buccaneers

On September 3, 2016, Josh Allen was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as part of final roster cuts.

November 22, 2016: Promoted to Active Roster

On November 22, 2016, Josh Allen was promoted to the active roster of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

December 10, 2016: Released by Buccaneers

On December 10, 2016, Josh Allen was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

December 12, 2016: Claimed Off Waivers by 49ers

On December 12, 2016, Josh Allen was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers.

December 21, 2016: Released by 49ers

On December 21, 2016, Josh Allen was released by the San Francisco 49ers.

December 27, 2016: Re-signed to Buccaneers' Practice Squad

On December 27, 2016, Josh Allen was re-signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.

January 2, 2017: Signs Reserve/Future Contract

On January 2, 2017, Josh Allen signed a reserve/future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

September 2, 2017: Waived by Buccaneers

On September 2, 2017, Josh Allen was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

October 2017: Signed to Calgary Stampeders' Practice Roster

In October 2017, Josh Allen was signed to the Calgary Stampeders' practice roster.

January 2, 2018: Signs Reserve/Future Contract with Cardinals

On January 2, 2018, Josh Allen signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals.

September 1, 2018: Waived by Cardinals

On September 1, 2018, Josh Allen was waived by the Arizona Cardinals.

April 2019: League Ceases Operations

In April 2019, the Alliance of American Football, including the Arizona Hotshots where Josh Allen played, ceased operations.

April 10, 2020: Contract Terminated

On April 10, 2020, Josh Allen's contract with the Dallas Renegades was terminated when the XFL suspended operations.