CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers defensive end Jared Allen hasn’t made up his mind if he’ll return for a 13th NFL season in 2016.
Part of the decision rests in his health. He’s got to get offseason work done on his back to fix what caused him to miss a start with a pinched nerve earlier this year.
Part of the decision rests with the Panthers, who would have to count $8.5 million against the salary cap next year for the 34-year-old player unless they renegotiate the final year of the deal they inherited in the trade with Chicago.