The New York Jets have officially announced the releasing of safety Antonio Allen. Allen was drafted by the Jets in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft.
We have waived/injured S Antonio Allen and signed LB Freddie Bishop to the active roster. pic.twitter.com/zRhUU7WLlY
— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 10, 2016
Allen was resigned by the Jets his first team this offseason after he was released by the Houston Texans. The South Carolina product found much success in his first three years with the green and white, collecting 110 tackles, 13 PDs and one interception in 38 games.