An annual event nowadays, former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is again a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The 41-year-old last played for the Carolina Panthers in 2015 — nearly won a Super Bowl — and played in the NFL for 12 seasons, the same amount as current Viking Harrison Smith.
Is 4th Time a Charm for this Vikings Legend?
Fifteen players were announced as finalists, and normally Allen among the bunch would be a joyous development. But now it’s a tradition that hasn’t ended happily three times prior.