The fifth time’s a charm for former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen. After narrowly missing out on the gold jacket in each ...

Former Arizona State defensive back Eric Allen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the 2025 class.

Minnesota struck a deal for the hard-charging defensive end in 2008. He was inducted into the team's Ring of Honor in 2022.

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is The Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024 season.

Jared Allen was a four-time All-Pro who finished his career with 136 sacks, including a league-leading 22 in 2011 for Minnesota.