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| HT/WT: 6-0, 230 lbs |
| Birthplace: Barnesville, GA |
| Age: 21 |
| School: Georgia |
| Experience: R |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 25 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top CJ Allen News
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Colts' CJ Allen: Double-digit tackles again in loss
Allen recorded 10 tackles (three solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys.
With Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) out versus Dallas, Allen played all 79 defensive snaps for Indy, marking the first time the second-round rookie has played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in a game. He's started back-to-back contests and is up to 25 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, and the one pass breakup across six appearances this season.
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Colts' CJ Allen: Past ankle issue
Allen (ankle) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough.
Allen was unable to play against the Vikings in Week 7 due to an ankle injury, but his full practice designation Wednesday indicates that he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. The rookie second-rounder has served in a rotational role so far this season, but James Boyd of The Athletic relays that Allen is expected to step into a starting role moving forward, which could mean less defensive snaps for Bryce Boettcher (groin) and Jaylon Carlies.
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Colts' CJ Allen: Ruled out for Sunday
Allen (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Allen downgraded to out Saturday after being listed as questionable Friday. The rookie second-rounder will not be able to overcome his ankle injury in time for Sunday's contest, leaving the Colts' defensive depth thinner against the Vikings.
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Colts' CJ Allen: Practices Sunday
Allen (hamstring) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Allen suffered a hamstring injury in early August, sustaining the injury just days after returning to practice from a calf issue. The rookie second-rounder is finally ready to resume team activities and continue preparing for his role as the starting middle linebacker. Allen's return means Austin Ajiake and West Weeks will likely see fewer opportunities in Saturday's preseason game against the Falcons.
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Colts' CJ Allen: Dealing with hamstring injury
Allen was unavailable for the Colts' practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Allen returned to practice July 31 after opening training camp on the active/PUP list with a calf strain, but he has now suffered another injury. Head coach Shane Steichen announced the injury to the media after Thursday's practice, outlining that the linebacker currently has no timetable to return. If Allen is forced to miss the team's preseason opener against the Patriots on Thursday, Austin Ajiake and West Weeks would be two of the top candidates to see an increase in workload at middle linebacker during the contest.
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Colts' CJ Allen: Comes off active/PUP list
Allen (calf) will practice Friday after being removed from the active/PUP list, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.
Allen sat out the first two practices of training camp due to what GM Chris Ballard described as a muscle strain in Allen's calf, but the rookie second-round pick has now been cleared for action. The 53rd overall selection out of Georgia is the favorite to start out of the gate at middle linebacker for the Colts.
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Colts' CJ Allen: Placed on active/PUP list
Allen (calf) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Colts on Monday, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
The linebacker's "absence is expected to be brief," per Holder. Allen can be activated from the PUP list at any time during training camp. Indianapolis selected the Georgia linebacker in the second round back in April, and he projects as a possible starter for the upcoming season.
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Colts' CJ Allen: Selected by Indianapolis
The Colts selected Allen in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 53rd overall.
Allen earned himself a starting role in Georgia's defense during his rookie years in 2023 and emerged as a leader for the Bulldogs over his last two college seasons. He was named to both the All-American First-Team and All-SEC First Team in 2025 after posting 88 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and four pass defenses across 13 games. Allen missed just one game during that season despite undergoing meniscus clean-up surgery on his left knee, and that kind of drive to stay on the field, coupled with his athletic frame, above-average speed and versatility both as a run stopper and coverage guy could help him emerge as a reliable player in the Colts defense for years to come. Allen has a great chance to start right away as a rookie, considering his main competition at middle linebacker will come from Austin Ajiake.
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