Rumor: Chiefs DE Allen going to Minnesota?

By Neal Coolong | Friday, April 18, 2008 | ( 0 )

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Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting that Chiefs DE Jared Allen is in Minneapolis, and the Vikings and Chiefs are working on a trade to send the veteran pass rusher to the Vikings.

Allen was designated Kansas City's franchise player, meaning if the Vikings were to give Allen a tender offer, the Chiefs have the right to match that. If they choose not to, they would receive the Vikings' first-round picks in 2007 and 2008. However, Zulgad reports the Vikings and Chiefs are working on a trade-and-sign deal, in which the Vikings would likely be giving Kansas City the 17th overall pick in this year's draft, and one of their two third-round selections. If that deal is consummated, Allen would sign a long-term extension with the Vikings.

Commentary: The Vikings lost out on DE Justin Smith earlier in the free agency period, and with Kenechi Udeze being diagnosed with a form of leukemia and Erasmus James struggling to stay healthy, Minnesota is in need of a veteran defensive lineman to complement Kevin Williams and Pat Williams. Allen, and his 43 career sacks, could be the strong pass rusher Minnesota covets.

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	About Neal Coolong Neal Coolong is a freelance sports writer with contributions to Scout.com, AOL and Steelers Live. He lives with his fiance in St. Paul, Minn., and saves every dime (that she knows about) for their wedding next June. He's already made the prediction that the Steelers 2007 draft class will be one...
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