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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Tagged as questionable for Week 8

  Rotowire Oct 30, 2026

  Allen (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Allen injured his hamstring during the Broncos' Week 7 win over the Cardinals. He ended Week 8 prep with back-to-back limited practices, which was enough for him to draw the questionable tag for Sunday's AFC West tilt. Malcom Roach, Jordan Jackson and Sai'vion Jones would all be in line for more defensive snaps if Allen is not cleared to play.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Limited practice Thursday

  Rotowire Oct 29, 2026

  Allen (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Broncos' practice Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports. Allen was a non-participant at practice to open the week Wednesday after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 7 versus Arizona, but he was able to return to the field Thursday. The defensive lineman will have one more chance to log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Suffers hamstring injury in Week 7

  Rotowire Oct 25, 2026

  Allen suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Cardinals, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. Allen sustained the injury late in the second half, and more information on the severity will likely be provided in the near future. The defensive lineman's status at the team's first practice of the week Wednesday will shed more light on his availability moving forward.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Collects two sacks Monday

  Rotowire Sep 15, 2026

  Allen recorded five tackles (three solo) including 2.0 sacks during Monday's 31-10 loss at Kansas City. Allen got off to a great start to the year in Week 1, recording multiple sacks in a game for his first time since 2024. The disruption he creates on the interior won't always show up in the box score, but he'll remain a big part of the defensive puzzle for Denver going into a Week 2 matchup versus the Jaguars.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Extends sack streak Week 10

  Rotowire Nov 8, 2025

  Allen recorded four tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense during Denver's 10-7 win over Las Vegas on Thursday. Allen got to Geno Smith on two separate occasions, with the former splitting sacks with Eyioma Uwazurike and Nik Bonitto in the first and second quarters, respectively. Allen has recorded at least 0.5 sacks in six consecutive games and is up to 6.0 sacks through 10 regular-season games, which is third most on the Broncos behind Bonitto (9.5) and Jonathon Cooper (7.5) and 11th most in the NFL.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Secures sack in win

  Rotowire Oct 30, 2025

  Allen recorded 1.0 sacks in Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys. Allen was able to get to Dak Prescott in the fourth quarter, recording at least 0.5 sacks for the fourth straight game. The defensive lineman has now produced 19 total tackles (five solo), including 4.0 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed over eight games this season.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Impactful in Week 7 victory

  Rotowire Oct 22, 2025

  Allen posted four tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, and two defensed passes in a 33-32 win over the Giants on Sunday. Allen brought down the opposing quarterback for the third straight game when he notched an assisted sack of Jaxson Dart late in the fourth quarter. Allen also posted multiple defensed passes for the first time this season. The veteran defensive lineman has 18 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, and three defensed passes through seven games on the campaign.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Inks four-year extension

  Rotowire Aug 2, 2025

  Allen signed a four-year, $102 million contract extension with the Broncos on Saturday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. The deal includes $69.5 million guaranteed and makes him the NFL's third-highest paid interior defensive lineman behind Chris Jones and Milton Williams, per Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette. Allen logged a career-high 8.5 sacks in 16 regular-season games in 2024, and his contract extension ensures that he'll be part of the Broncos' long-term plans on defense.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Logs 8.5 sacks in 2024

  Rotowire Jan 22, 2025

  Allen finished the 2024 regular season with 61 tackles (32 solo), including 8.5 sacks, and one pass defense across 16 games. Allen logged career highs in tackles and sacks in 2024, and his sack count was third-highest on Denver behind Nik Bonitto (13.5) and Jonathon Cooper (10.5). Allen, Bonitto, Cooper and John Franklin-Myers played an integral role for a Broncos' pass rush that registered a league-best 63.0 sacks during the regular season. Allen's best performance of the season came in Week 17 against the Bengals, when he recorded 3.5 sacks and played a role in five of the Broncos' seven takedowns of Joe Burrow.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Deemed full participant Thursday

  Rotowire Nov 28, 2024

  Allen (heel) was estimated as a full participant in Thursday's practice walkthrough. Allen missed Sunday's Week 12 game against Las Vegas due to a heel injury, but his estimated status Thursday makes it likely that he'll be able to return Monday against Cleveland. The defensive end has logged 5.0 sacks through 11 games, putting him a half-sack behind the career-high mark he established in 2022 with Arizona.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Inactive Sunday

  Rotowire Nov 24, 2024

  Allen (heel) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Raiders. The defensive end was a limited participant in Denver's Wednesday and Friday practice sessions. Allen has 42 tackles (24 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and a pass defensed on the year. Jordan Jackson and Eyioma Uwazurike should be in line to replace him.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Questionable for Week 12

  Rotowire Nov 22, 2024

  Allen (heel) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Allen had his full practice Thursday sandwiched between limited practices Wednesday and Friday, and he's drawn the questionable tag heading into Sunday's AFC West showdown. If Allen is unable to play, Jordan Jackson and Eyioma Uwazurike would see an uptick in snaps at defensive end alongside starter John Franklin-Myers. Through 11 regular-season games, Allen has logged 42 tackles (24 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and one pass defensed.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Four TFLs in loss to Chargers

  Rotowire Oct 15, 2024

  Allen logged eight tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks and four TFLs, in Denver's loss to the Chargers on Sunday. Allen's tackles and TFLs marked new season-highs, and his half-sack gives Allen 3.5 through six contests. On the year, Allen has an NFL-best nine tackles for loss. Additionally, he's recorded 29 tackles (18 solo), including the 3.5 sacks, 13 QB hits and one safety. Allen has been one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the league on a powerhouse Denver defense.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Picks up another sack in Week 5

  Rotowire Oct 8, 2024

  Allen recorded seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Denver's win over Las Vegas on Sunday. One of the most disruptive down linemen in the league, Allen has at least 1.0 sacks in three of five games to open the year. In total, Allen has recorded 21 tackles (13 solo), including five TFLs and 3.0 sacks, and 12 QB hits. He also helped dump Zach Charbonnet for a safety in the Week 1 opener. Allen is on pace to blow past his previous single-season career high of 5.5 sacks.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Logs first sack of season Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 17, 2024

  Allen finished Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers with four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks. Allen got to Justin Fields for a one-yard sack late in the second quarter. Allen made life difficult for Fields, with the former registering four of the Broncos' six quarterback hits. Allen will look to make his presence felt in Week 3 against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers.

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• Broncos' Zach Allen: Records five sacks in 2023

  Rotowire Feb 13, 2024

  Allen recorded 60 tackles (27 solo) including five sacks, with one pass defensed and one forced fumble over 17 contests during the 2023 season. After signing a three-year contract with Denver last offseason, Allen made an impact when he got the opportunity. His 60 total tackles were a career high, and the 26-year-old defensive end played a key role in the Broncos' improved defense. Allen should continue to be an important part of Denver's pass rush in 2024.

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• Cardinals' Zach Allen: Unavailable for Week 18

  Rotowire Jan 6, 2023

  Allen (hand) has been deemed out ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports. Allen will finish the 2022 campaign with four consecutive absences after sustaining a hand injury in the Week 14 loss to New England. Over 13 games, the fourth-year defensive end recorded 47 tackles, 5.5 sacks and eight passes defended, and he's now one of five Week 1 starting defenders either ruled out or on IR for the regular-season finale. In Allen's stead, expect Michael Dogbe and Manny Jones to continue playing increased roles opposite J.J. Watt.

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• Cardinals' Zach Allen: Remains out Week 17

  Rotowire Dec 30, 2022

  Allen (hand) will not suit up for Sunday's game versus the Falcons, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports. Allen will now miss his third game in a row due to a left hand injury sustained against New England in Week 14. The 25-year-old defensive end also underwent surgery for this issue Dec. 14, and with the Cardinals already eliminated from playoff contention, it's unclear if he'll return for the regular-season finale against San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 8. With Allen still sidelined, expect Jonathan Ledbetter to once again step up into a starting role opposite J.J. Watt.

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• Cardinals' Zach Allen: Ready to go Monday

  Rotowire Dec 12, 2022

  Allen (illness) will be active for the Cardinals' Week 14 matchup with the Patriots on Monday Night Football, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports. Allen was added to the injury report Saturday with an illness, but it now appears as if the defensive end will be ready to go for Monday's contest. The 25-year-old has produced 45 tackles, including 4.5 sacks, while also deflecting seven passes over 12 games this season.

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• Cardinals' Zach Allen: Returns from IR

  Rotowire Nov 29, 2020

  Allen (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday. The 23-year-old landed on injured reserve with the ankle injury in late October, but he's back on the active roster in time for Week 12. Allen totaled 11 tackles and one sack in seven games before suffering the injury.

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