Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen now stands alone in the name department.
The player who shared his name, pass rush Josh Allen of the Jacksonville Jaguars, has announced that he has changed his name to “Hines-Allen.”
Here is the statement Hines-Allen has released:
“Legacy is forever, and I’m proud to carry that tradition on the back of my jersey, following in the footsteps of my family, who have donned the Hines-Allen last name with so much pride and joy.”
Per Jaguars Wire, the addition to his name is a nod to the maternal side of his family. The name extension runs in the family, too.
Hines-Allen’s sister, Myisha Hines-Allen, plays for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. Additionally, sisters Kyra Hines-Allen played basketball at Cheyney University and LaTorri Hines-Allen played basketball at Virginia Tech and Towson.
The Jaguars team account appears to have added on that Hines-Allen will continue wear his name No. 41 jersey:
The one and only 🤫#DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/ETKc8zwVEX
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) July 9, 2024
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