Former Badgers defensive lineman announces retirement from NFL

A former Badgers defensive lineman has decided to hang up the cleats:

This past Friday, Former Wisconsin Badgers defensive lineman Beau Allen announced he is officially retiring from the NFL after seven seasons.

The seven-year NFL veteran played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New England Patriots, appearing in 90 career games.

Allen, a former seventh-round draft pick of the Eagles, registered 117 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks across three NFL teams.

He was a multi-year contributor for the Badgers from 2010-2013, appearing in 50 games and totaling 94 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and eight sacks.

You can read Allen’s NFL retirement post below: 

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