Allen (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Allen missed Week 16 after testing positive for the virus but has now cleared the health and safety protocols. The 25-year-old has played only 17 defensive snaps in 14 games this season and has mostly contributed on special teams.
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Steelers' Marcus Allen: Placed on COVID-19 list
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The Steelers placed Allen (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Allen has played mainly on special teams this season, but his status for Sunday's game against Kansas City is now in jeopardy. Ulysees Gilbert could see a slight uptick in playing time if Allen is out Sunday.
Allen (hamstring) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Allen suffered the hamstring injury during the preseason finale, but it won't affect his availability for the season opener. The 2018 fifth-round pick should continue to fill a depth role for Pittsburgh after totaling 30 tackles (19 solo) in 14 games last year.
Steelers' Marcus Allen: Doesn't return to Friday's contest
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Allen didn't return after suffering a hamstring injury during Friday's preseason contest against the Panthers, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Allen has spent his entire career in Pittsburgh after being selected in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He appeared in just three games through his first two seasons, but he broke out last year, registering 30 tackles in 14 games. The extent of the 25-year-old's injury is unknown.
