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Bears | 12 players let go Sat Aug 31, 09:24 PM
The Chicago Bears have released RB Armando Allen, OG Derek Dennis, LB J.T. Thomas, WR Terrence Toliver, OT Cory Brandon, DT Corvey Irvin, DT Christian Tupou, LS Brandon Hartson, CB Demontre Hurst, TE Fendi Onobun, RB Harvey Unga and DE Aston Whiteside.
| Footballguys view: Allen and Unga lose out on a backup RB role with the Bears. Fantasy owners need to remember the name Michael Ford as he's now the RB3 in Chicago behind Matt Forte and Michael Bush. The rookie from LSU is a talented runner who loves to punish defenders. |
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Bears | Michael Ford shines in preseason game Fri Aug 16, 12:29 PM
Chicago Bears RB Michael Ford could provide some competition for WR Devin Hester as the team's return man after breaking three tackle on a 100-yard kickoff return. Ford could also make the team as the third running back with RB Armando Allen (hamstring) dealing with a hamstring issue.
| Footballguys view: Ford is another LSU RB to monitor in deep dynasty leagues. We like Spencer Ware (Seahawks) as well and see both as natural runners with vision, balance, and burst. At LSU Ware and Ford were part of a RBBC and split time with Jeremy Hill (Fr.) and Kenny Hilliard (So.). |
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Bears | Five miss practice, one returns Mon Aug 12, 10:38 AM
Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion), LB D.J. Williams (calf), RB Armando Allen (undisclosed), OT Jonathan Scott (knee) and RB Harvey Unga (ribs) are out of practice Monday, Aug. 12. WR Joe Anderson (shoulder) returned to practice.
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Bears | Armando Allen signs tender Fri Mar 29, 02:19 PM
Chicago Bears exclusive rights free-agent RB Armando Allen has signed his tender offer. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Bears | Week 17 Inactives Sun Dec 30, 11:43 AM
The Chicago Bears have declared RB Armando Allen, LB Blake Costanzo, LB Brian Urlacher, FS Chris Conte, OT Cory Brandon, QB Josh McCown, DL Nate Collins inactive for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: The Bears should be all out to try to get a playoff spot if the Packers can knock off the Vikings. Brandon Marshall and Matt Forte should be on a lot of week 17 Super Bowl winners. |
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Bears | Two questionable Fri Dec 28, 04:48 PM
Chicago Bears RB Armando Allen (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is questionable for Week 17. DT Henry Melton (chest) fully practiced and is questionable.
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Bears | Four miss practice Thu Dec 27, 05:14 PM
Chicago Bears RB Armando Allen (knee), S Chris Conte (hamstring) LB Blake Costanzo (calf) and LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) all did not practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
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Bears | Four miss practice Wed Dec 26, 05:02 PM
Chicago Bears RB Armando Allen (knee), S Chris Conte (hamstring), LB Blake Costanzo (calf) and CB Charles Tillman (ribs, elbow) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
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Bears | Spread out RB workload in Week 9 Mon Nov 5, 10:56 AM
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte was on the field for 35 plays (51 percent) in Week 9, while RB Michael Bush was on for 21 plays (30 percent) and RB Armando Allen for 13 plays (19 percent).
| Footballguys view: They easily controlled the game against the Titans so it lead to an increased workload for guys like Allen and Bush. |
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Bears | Hopeful Matt Forte will play in Week 4 Mon Sep 24, 12:34 PM
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said the team is 'hopeful' RB Matt Forte (ankle) will play in the team's Week 4 game Monday, Oct. 1. 'He made a lot of progress last week, and we have an extra day also so that should help,' Smith said. 'We're just hopeful that he'll be able to go. If not, our running backs, not only Michael Bush, but Kahlil Bell and Armando Allen all did a good job. But we hope we'll get our stud running back back.'
| Footballguys view: When Forte does return to the lineup it won't completely crush the fantasy value of Michael Bush. We'll still see the Bears use Bush as a goalline back and short-yardage runner. He goes from a RB2 option to a flex option upon the return of Forte. |
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Bears | Armando Allen added to active roster Sat Sep 8, 02:24 PM
The Chicago Bears have signed practice squad RB Armando Allen to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: After releasing Lorenzo Booker the team needed to add another RB to the active roster. Allen is versatile but not an explosive playmaker. He'll serve as the third RB behind Matt Forte and Michael Bush. |
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Bears | Armando Allen failed to win job due to special teams Mon Sep 3, 11:45 PM
Chicago Bears RB Armando Allen was told the reason he did not win a spot on the 53-man roster was because of his play on special teams. The Bears chose to keep RB Lorenzo Booker instead.
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Bears | Sign eight to practice squad Sun Sep 2, 05:57 PM
The Chicago Bears have signed RB Armando Allen, WR Joe Anderson, QB Matt Blanchard, OT Cory Brandon, OT James Brown, CB Isaiah Frey, RB Harvey Unga and DE Aston Whiteside to their practice squad.
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Bears | Announce final roster cuts Fri Aug 31, 07:57 PM
The Chicago Bears have released LB Xavier Adibi, RB Armando Allen, DL Chauncey Davis, CB Isaiah Frey, OT A.J. Greene, OG Ricky Henry, FS Mark LeGree, QB Josh McCown, CB Greg McCoy, DL Jordan Miller, LB Aston Whiteside, CB Jonathan Wilhite and LB Jabara Williams Friday, Aug. 31.
| Footballguys view: Lorenzo Booker will be the number three running back for the Bears this year with Allen and Kahlil Bell no longer on the team. |
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Bears | Two fighting for No. 3 RB job Fri Aug 24, 04:03 PM
Chicago Bears RBs Armando Allen and Lorenzo Booker are competing for the No. 3 running back job. Head coach Lovie Smith believes both running backs could be complements to RBs Matt Forte and Michael Bush.
| Footballguys view: Kahlil Bell being cut was a surprise after his performance late last year, but Booker is better as a receiver and returner and Allen could be an elusive change of pace back. |
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Bears | Armando Allen could be No. 3 RB Wed Feb 8, 04:58 PM
Chicago Bears RB Armando Allen could be the No. 3 running back next season if he is able to contribute on special teams.
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Bears | Armando Allen gets 11 carries in Week 16 Mon Dec 26, 12:13 AM
Chicago Bears RB Armando Allen made his NFL debut in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers, and he saw 11 carries for 40 yards. Allen did not post a reception. Allen was the primary backup to starting RB Kahlil Bell with RBs Matt Forte (knee) and Marion Barber III (calf) out.
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Bears | Armando Allen expected to see action Fri Dec 23, 05:46 PM
Chicago Bears RB Armando Allen is expected to see his first NFL action against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16 with RBs Matt Forte (knee) and Marion Barber III (calf) out of action. Allen will back up RB Kahlil Bell.
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Bears | Three added to the roster Mon Dec 19, 06:26 PM
The Chicago Bears have signed practice squad RB Armando Allen, WR Max Komar and LB Thaddeus Gibson to their active roster.
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Bears | Armando Allen added to practice squad Mon Sep 5, 12:15 PM
The Chicago Bears have added RB Armando Allen to their practice squad.
| Footballguys view: Allen is a versatile back who could contribute as a pass catching back for the Bears. While not overly quick or fast Allen is instinctive and runs with a low center of gravity. |
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Buccaneers | Reduce roster to NFL limit of 53 players Sat Sep 3, 07:37 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived RB Armando Allen, C Matt Allen, OT Will Barker, SS Ahmad Black, OT Cory Brandon, OT Thomas Claiborne, QB Jonathan Crompton, OG Marc Dile, TE Daniel Hardy, SS Dominique Harris, LB Brandon Heath, LB Simoni Lawrence, DL Alex Magee, TE Nathan Overbay, WR Maurice Price, TE Ryan Purvis, LB Nick Reveiz, PK Jacob Rogers, LB Derrell Smith and DL Al Woods Saturday, Sept. 3.
| Footballguys view: Black was a standout at Florida and thought to have a long-term chance with the team after he was drafted in the fifth-round, but an injury-marred camp doomed him. |
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Buccaneers | 16 undrafted rookies signed Wed Jul 27, 06:43 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed 16 undrafted rookie free-agents to their squad Wednesday, July 27. The list includes RBs Armando Allen Jr. (Notre Dame) and Mossis Madu (Oklahoma), C Matt Allen (Texas A&M), OTs Quintin Borders (Kentucky) and Cory Brandon (Oklahoma), QB Mike Coughlin (Boise State), OLs Aaron Feld (Miss. State) and Christian Yount (UCLA), LBs Brandon Heath (Louisville), Nick Reveiz (Tennessee) and Derrell Smith (Syracuse), S Devin Holland (McNeese State), PK Josh Jasper (LSU) and WRs Detron Lewis (Texas Tech), Jock Sanders (West Virginia) and Raymond Webber (Arkansas-Pine Bluff).
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Buccaneers | Armando Allen to sign Tue Jul 26, 11:35 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will sign former Notre Dame RB Armando Allen.
| Footballguys view: Allen is a versatile back who could contribute as a pass catching back in the pros. While not overly quick or fast Allen is instinctive and runs with a low center of gravity. |
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NFL | Armando Allen participates in Pro Day Fri Apr 8, 05:43 PM
Notre Dame RB Armando Allen measured 5-foot-8 1/4, 201 pounds at his Pro Day Thursday, April 7, reports NFL.com's Gil Brandt. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.60 seconds and 4.61 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.17 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.08 seconds. He measured a 31 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot broad jump.
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