Every week Andy Reid got the question, and every week the answer was somewhat vague.
“What’s Jeff Allen’s status?”
Getting close, Reid would say. Sometimes Reid would change it up. Getting closer, he would say.
Sunday, close was over. Jeff Allen returned to the starting lineup as Reid shuffled the offensive line and helped the Chiefs to a 23-13 victory over the Steelers.
“It felt unbelievable,” Allen said. “To get back out there with my teammates, compete and find a way to win a game. I’m just so happy to get another opportunity, to be healthy again.