Eric Allen's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 3, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Eric Allen. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Eric Allen is a former American professional football cornerback who played in the NFL from 1988 to 2001 for the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, and Oakland Raiders. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, he amassed 54 interceptions, ranking him among the NFL's all-time leaders, and scored eight touchdowns. Currently an NFL analyst for Pac-12 Networks, Allen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

September 3, 1992: Re-signed with Philadelphia Eagles

On September 3, 1992, Eric Allen re-signed with the Philadelphia Eagles for three years and $3.60 million after holding out for a contract that made him one of the highest-paid defensive backs. He was named a starting cornerback.

1992: Selected for 1992 Pro Bowl

Eric Allen was selected for the 1992 Pro Bowl, marking his second Pro Bowl selection.

1992: Wild Card Berth

The Philadelphia Eagles finished the 1992 NFL season with an 11–5 record to earn a Wild-Card berth.

January 3, 1993: NFC Wild-Card Game Victory

On January 3, 1993, Eric Allen recorded three combined tackles, four pass deflections, and two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, in the NFC Wild-Card Game, helping the Eagles secure a 36-20 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

October 3, 1993: Game-Winning Pick-Six

On October 3, 1993, Eric Allen intercepted a pass attempt by Boomer Esiason and returned it 94 yards for a touchdown, leading the Eagles to a 35-30 victory over the New York Jets.

December 26, 1993: Allen's exceptional performance against the Saints

On December 26, 1993, Eric Allen had an amazing performance against the New Orleans Saints. He made three pass deflections, set a season-high with two interceptions, and returned both for touchdowns, leading the Eagles to a 37-26 victory. Allen intercepted Steve Walsh's pass to Eric Martin and returned it 33 yards for a touchdown. He then intercepted another pass from Walsh to Torrance Small and had a 25-yard return for a touchdown.

1994: Selection for the 1994 Pro Bowl

In 1994, Eric Allen was selected to appear in the 1994 Pro Bowl, marking the fourth of his career.

1996: Allen selected for the 1996 Pro Bowl

In 1996, Eric Allen was selected for the 1996 Pro Bowl.

May 2000: The Eric Turner award created

In May 2000, Eric Allen's teammates honored him with the first annual Eric Turner award for the Raiders' most outstanding defensive player. The award was created in the memory of the Oakland free safety who died of abdominal cancer.

2001: Allen's Games Played

Through the 2001 season, Eric Allen played in 216 of a possible 224 games.

2009: Allen inducted into Breitbard Hall of Fame

In 2009, Eric Allen was inducted by the San Diego Hall of Champions into the Breitbard Hall of Fame, honoring San Diego's finest athletes both on and off the playing surface.