#Vikings signed Jared Allen to a one day contract so he could retire in Purple and Gold
The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive end Jared Allen to a ceremonial one-day contract to allow the four-time All-Pro to formally retire as a member of the team.
The Vikings made the announcement Thursday.
Allen spent six of his 12 seasons with the Vikings, ranking third on the franchise’s all-time list with 83½ sacks. He finished his career in the Super Bowl with Carolina after being traded there by Chicago. Kansas City drafted Allen in the fourth round out of Idaho State in 2004.
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