Former NFL All-Pro defensive end Jared Allen has successfully transitioned to another sport, and he's hoping to take his talents to the world stage.
According to Rachel Blount of the Star Tribune, Allen has been competing in curling for the past five years and is set to compete in the U.S. championships this week in hopes of qualifying for the world championships in April. Allen said his ultimate goal is to be on the national team for the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy.
"I thought curling was going to be a lot easier than it was,'' Allen said.