- Kazmeir Allen
- #10
- Team WAS
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Sticks around with Washington
Allen signed with the Commanders' practice squad Wednesday.
Analysis: Allen received plenty of praise during training camp from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who compared the 24-year-old wideout's skillset to the 49ers' Deebo Samuel. Allen didn't show that level of production during the Commanders' three preseason games, when he accrued just three catches (on four targets) for 24 yards while adding 17 rushing yards on six carries. Allen spent all of 2023 on Washington's practice squad, but he has yet to play a snap in a regular-season game.
Published: Wed, Aug 28 at 4:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Let go by Washington
Allen was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Allen was unable to make the team despite the recent trade of Jahan Dotson, a relatively open receiver room behind Terry McLaurin and a Deebo Samuel comparison from Washington's offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury, almost a week ago. The wide receiver had four carries for 15 yards and one catch for 12 yards during the preseason.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 5:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Draws Deebo comp from OC
Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury mentioned that Allen's "explosive" traits remind him of Deebo Samuel, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Listed as a wide receiver, Allen has been getting reps out of the backfield in Washington. "He's a guy that we could see similar -- I'm not comparing -- but Deebo type role to move him around, do different things," Kingsbury said, via John Keim of ESPN.com. "He has that type of explosiveness and ability to play in the slot or you can hand it to him." Allen went undrafted out of UCLA last year and spent much of 2023 on the Commanders' practice squad. He has four carries for 15 yards and a fumble…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 22 at 4:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Stays with Washington
Allen re-signed with the Commanders on Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Allen got a chance with Washington as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA, and although he was unable to make the team out of camp, he did secure a spot on their practice squad. The 23-year-old will now get another opportunity with the team for the 2024 campaign, where he'll likely work to earn a role as a return man or a depth option at receiver.
Published: Thu, Feb 22 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands with practice squad
Allen is signing with the Commanders' practice squad Wednesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Commanders waived Allen on Tuesday, but he'll rejoin the organization a day later. The 23-year-old went undrafted out of UCLA during the offseason but will attempt to make an impression on Washington's practice squad.
Published: Wed, Aug 30 at 10:05am by Rotowire.com
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Won't make team
Allen was waived by the Commanders on Tuesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Allen joined the team as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA in May. After missing OTAs later that month due to a hamstring issue, he was able to take the field for training camp to attempt to earn a roster spot. Ultimately, the 23-year-old was unable to do so and will now have to hope for a spot on the practice squad.
Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Prepared to practice
Allen (hamstring) is practicing with the team Wednesday.
Analysis: Allen missed time during OTAs due to the hamstring injury, but it appears he's fully recovered for training camp. The 23-year-old signed with the Commanders in May after going undrafted out of UCLA. He'll work to earn a depth role in Washington's receiving corps.
Published: Wed, Jul 26 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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