While the start of NFL free agency often means new opportunities and contract extensions for former Badgers, the period also sees some former Wisconsin standouts get released by their NFL teams and enter the free-agent market.
On Wednesday that was the case. The New England Patriots released former Wisconsin defensive tackle Beau Allen.
The Patriots have released WR Marqise Lee and DT Beau Allen, per source.
Lee opted out of last season, while Allen was unable to play due to injury.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 18, 2021
Allen played for the Badgers from 2010-2013, appearing in 50 games and recording 94 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, 1 pass defended and 1 fumble recovery.
Despite the statistics not jumping off the page, the former Badger was a seventh-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2014 NFL draft and he became a valuable depth option along their defensive line.
Allen’s seven-year NFL career includes winning a Super Bowl in Philadelphia. He produced 117 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 15 quarterback hits.
The former Badger will continue working to get healthy after missing the 2020 season with an injury as he searches for another NFL job.
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