The Indianapolis Colts placed punter Ryan Allen on the protected practice squad, per the league’s transaction wire.
Filling in for regular punter Rigoberto Sanchez, who is recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, Allen made his debut with the Colts during the team’s 26-20 win over the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
In the Week 13 win, Allen had five punts averaging 47 yards per attempt. He had one touchback and one punt downed inside the 20-yard line.
With Allen on the protected practice squad, teams are not allowed to poach him throughout the week. Once Monday following the game against the Raiders comes around, teams will have a window to sign him if they please.
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