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Nate Allen | Defensive Back

Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Age / DOB:  (25) / 11/30/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 210
College: South Florida
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Nate Allen and Pat Chung opened OTAs as the Eagles' starting safeties.
Allen is getting the first crack at free safety, but Kenny Phillips will also get plenty of first-team reps and should probably come away with the job by Week 1. Allen is entering the final year of his contract, and the former second-round pick is running out of chances to prove himself. May 13 - 8:19 PM
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7

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Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

The Philadelphia Inquirer confirms the "clock is ticking" on fourth-year S Nate Allen's time with the Eagles.

Allen's 2013 roster spot should be safe because he costs just $642,000, but this could be his final year in Philly after the signings of Kenny Phillips and Pat Chung. Allen was an NFL Defensive ROY candidate in 2010 before rupturing his patellar tendon that December. He hasn't been half the player ever since.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Apr 14 - 6:46 PM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

The Philadelphia Inquirer expects Nate Allen to stay in the mix for the starting free safety job.

Newly signed Kenny Phillips is far from guaranteed the gig. He's had chronic knee issues and is working on a team-friendly one-year contract. Although Allen has been a disappointment since going 37th overall in the 2010 draft, he could benefit greatly from the Eagles' scheme change.
Related: Kenny Phillips
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Mar 15 - 8:16 AM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

The Eagles are expected to address the safety position this offseason.

The Philly Mag: Birds 24/7 Blog says to "not be surprised" if the Eagles add help through free agency and the draft. Safeties Nate Allen and Kurt Coleman are entering the final years of their rookie deals, while Colt Anderson is a restricted free agent. So, by the time Week 1 rolls around, Philadelphia could look awfully different on the back end.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Feb 1 - 9:31 AM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

Eagles FS Nate Allen has lost his starting job.

The Eagles will start hard-charging yet untalented Kurt Coleman at free safety and special teams ace Colt Anderson at strong safety. It's a striking indictment of Allen, the Eagles' second-round pick in 2010. Upgrading the safety position will be a top priority for GM Howie Roseman this offseason.
Related: Kurt Coleman, Colt Anderson
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 12:41:00 PM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

Eagles FS Nate Allen (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Saints.

Allen didn't practice on Friday or Saturday and was a true game-time decision. Trainers kept a close eye on him during pregame warm-ups but ended up not giving Allen the green light. David Sims will start at free safety. The Eagles also declared DE Darryl Tapp, DE Vinny Curry, WR Mardy Gilyard, RG Danny Watkins, OL Nate Menkin, and QB Trent Edwards inactive. Tapp's wife is having a baby, so DT Mike Patterson will take his place along the defensive line. Dennis Kelly will start at right guard in place of Watkins.
Mon, Nov 5, 2012 07:21:00 PM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

Eagles FS Nate Allen (hamstring) missed practice again on Saturday and is officially listed as questionable for Monday night versus the Saints.

Allen is going to travel with the team and get treatment up until game time. If he can't suit up, David Sims is expected to get the start. Sims has never played a defensive snap in the NFL, so Jimmy Graham could have a monster night over the deep middle.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Sat, Nov 3, 2012 02:20:00 PM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

Eagles FS Nate Allen (hamstring) did not participate in Friday's practice.

This is an extremely concerning development for an Eagles team that lacks depth at the safety position. Allen first injured his hamstring in the fourth quarter of the Eagles' Week 6 loss to the Lions. Colt Anderson came in to replace him, and struggled in that role. If Allen cannot play, it's expected the Eagles call on David Sims and not Anderson to start on Monday night in New Orleans.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Sat, Nov 3, 2012 09:27:00 AM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

Coach Andy Reid confirmed FS Nate Allen (hamstring) will be fine following the Eagles' Week 7 bye.

Allen merely picked up a minor strain in Sunday's overtime loss to the Lions. The third-year man has 32 tackles and two pass breakups through six games.
Source: Reuben Frank on Twitter
Mon, Oct 15, 2012 12:15:00 PM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

Eagles FS Nate Allen does not believe the hamstring injury he sustained Sunday is serious.

Allen tried to play through the injury but ended up leaving in the fourth quarter. He was replaced by ace special teamer Colt Anderson. The Eagles gave up six points with Allen on the field and 20 points after he left.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Mon, Oct 15, 2012 09:09:00 AM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

Eagles FS Nate Allen was forced from Sunday's Week 6 game versus the Eagles with a hamstring injury.

Allen is questionable to return to a 16-13 game in the fourth quarter. Special teamer Colt Anderson has come on as his replacement.
Sun, Oct 14, 2012 04:02:00 PM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

Nate Allen and Kurt Coleman worked as the Eagles' starting safeties throughout OTAs.

Allen was not healthy for most of the 2011 season after struggling to rehab a knee injury during the lockout. The team's second-round pick in 2010, Allen now "feels great" and the team expects a return to his strong rookie-season play. Coleman is getting the early nod over 2011 second-round pick Jaiquawn Jarrett at strong safety, though that battle will rage on in camp.
Related: Kurt Coleman, Jaiquawn Jarrett
Source: philadelphiaeagles.com
Sat, Jun 9, 2012 10:31:00 AM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

Eagles GM Howie Roseman is banking on FS Nate Allen returning to his early rookie season form this year.

Roseman attributes Allen's 2011 struggles to missing out on the chance to rehab his knee with team doctors during the lockout. "He's got really all the skills you look for in a safety," said Roseman. "Incredible athlete, he's a smart kid, he's got really good ball skills, he can cover, he can tackle, he can blitz. He's just got to put it all together."
Source: Wilmington News Journal
Tue, May 1, 2012 02:02:00 PM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

Eagles DC Juan Castillo predicts that FS Nate Allen will be a Pro Bowler in the future.

Allen was a major liability for the majority of the season while battling tendinitis in his surgically repaired knee, but Castillo is seeing considerable improvement of late. Allen should enter 2012 as the starter despite back-to-back injury-plagued seasons. Castillo, of course, is not expected back in Philadelphia in the role he held for 2011.
Source: Philly.com
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 06:01:00 PM
Nate Allen - DB - Eagles

Eagles FS Nate Allen (concussion) will return to the starting lineup Sunday.

Jaiquawn Jarrett heads back to the bench and Jarrad Page was cut. Allen will start next to Kurt Coleman and should be a boost. Before sustaining his concussion, Allen was showing signs that he was over his 2010 ruptured patellar tendon injury.
Related: Jaiquawn Jarrett
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 12:37:00 PM

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