The Vikings announced this morning that defensive end Jared Allen, who racked up 83.5 sacks in six seasons in purple, has signed a one-day contract with the organization so he can officially retire as a Viking.
“We are incredibly proud to have Jared retire as a member of the Vikings franchise,” owner and team chairman Zygi Wilf said in a statement. “Jared was not only a phenomenal player on the field, but he was also a favorite among the fans and within the organization.
“He will always be a member of the Minnesota Vikings family.”
Allen, whom the Vikings acquired via trade in 2008, is third on the team’s all-time sack list.