When the Cincinnati Bengals signed veteran safety Ricardo Allen in free agency during the 2021 offseason, Allen knew he wouldn’t be a starter on the Bengals.
He still signed with the Bengals, knowing that Cincinnati’s defensive scheme often used three-safety looks. Allen played in 25% of the Bengals defensive snaps in the season opener, but now the Bengals will need to fill his role on the defense.
Allen injured his hamstring and his hand in the Bengals win over the Minnesota Vikings, and Allen will miss at least three weeks.
“The hamstring might not have been a three-week deal, but the hand will be,” head coach Zac Taylor said.