NFL Free Agency 2014: Potential Targets For The Denver Broncos
By Andrew Dill
Dec 29, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen (69) reacts against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Vikings win 14-13. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Jared Allen, DE, Minnesota Vikings
The Denver Broncos had discussions with the Minnesota Vikings before the NFL Trading Deadline last season regarding Allen but talks would fall through. This offseason, the Broncos have a strong chance to bring in the All-Pro pass rusher. From what it sounds like the Vikings aren’t inclined to bring back Allen, setting him up on the open-market.
In his 11th year in the NFL, Allen still continues to play at a high-level. The 31-year-old would earn 11.5 sacks last season to go along with 33 tackles. With those 11.5 sacks, Allen has now collected 10+ sacks in seven consecutive seasons.
Denver would love to get their hands on the five-time Pro-Bowler Allen, especially with Robert Ayers and Shaun Phillips set to be free-agents. Denver will likely bring back Phillips on another deal, but having Jared Allen on the opposite side of Von Miller would be the quarterbacks worst nightmare.