Allen, a 26-year-old fourth-round pick in the 2018 draft by the Los Angeles Rams and now Super Bowl champion, is an above-average center in the 2022 free agent pool, which also boasts Jason Kelce, Ryan Jensen and Ben Jones.
Allen’s an upgrade over Cushenberry but he’ll be much more expensive than Cushenberry’s current rookie contract; the Bronco will make just north of $1.2 million in 2022. Broncos General Manager George Paton’s perception of “win-now” versus how quickly he thinks Cushenberry has developed will determine if Allen sports orange and blue next season.
Player Profile
Height: 6-2
Weight: 303 pounds
Age: 26
Experience: 4 years
Why it makes sense
Allen, put simply, is a clear upgrade over Cushenberry.